Production Operative

Production Operatives – 4 On 4 Off Shift Pattern Location: Loughborough The Recruitment Group is looking for Production Operatives to join our well-established client based in Loughborough. As a Production Operative,…

Pay rate £14.69/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 29 September 2026

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Production Operatives – 4 On 4 Off Shift Pattern

Location: Loughborough

The Recruitment Group is looking for Production Operatives to join our well-established client based in Loughborough.

As a Production Operative, you will assist in the production, assembly and packing of various goods. You will form part of a team and have specific duties within an assigned section. Duties may vary from material handling and feeding materials onto a production line to removing, packing and inspecting finished products.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a consistent shift pattern with four days off between working blocks.

If you are interested in the Production Operative role, please read below.

Pay for a Production Operative:

£14.69 per hour.
Weekly pay.
Hours for a Production Operative:

4 on 4 off shift pattern.
2 x 7am – 7pm day shifts.
2 x 7pm – 7am night shifts.
Followed by 4 consecutive days off.
Responsibilities of a Production Operative:

Ensure production is in accordance with specification sheets.
Operate equipment safely and in accordance with all instructions and guidelines, including Health & Safety and PPE requirements.
Follow shop orders as per the production plan.
Monitor goods during production, ensuring specifications are met.
Fix minor issues that may arise with the production line and troubleshoot when production issues occur.
Participate in the set-up of future production lines and procedures.
Input data into the computer system to record production and finished goods.
Ensure correct labelling of finished goods.
Ensure high levels of housekeeping are maintained.
Undertake equipment inspections, maintenance and cleaning in accordance with instructions.
Maintain accurate process data, records and documentation associated with your work.
Ensure compliance with quality standards, policies and procedures, codes and legislation, including Health & Safety.
Immediately report any problems or failures that may impact the organisation and/or its clients or customers to the Line Manager.
Contribute towards the smooth running of the team.
Ensure all consumables and by-products are placed into the correct waste streams.
Adhere to all organisational policies and procedures.
Ensure a smooth handover at the end of each shift.
Required Skills:

Great organisational and time-management skills.
Hardworking and reliable.
Impeccable attention to detail.
Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment.
Previous Production Operative experience is desirable.
Intermediate computer literacy, maths and English skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and develop good working relationships with colleagues.
Flexibility to work both day and night shifts as part of the rotating shift pattern.
Benefits:

£14.69 per hour.
Weekly pay.
4 on 4 off shift pattern, giving you four consecutive days off.
Temp to perm opportunity.
Free onsite parking.
If you believe this is the right role for you, contact Charlotte at our Loughborough branch today!

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Shift: 4 on, 4 off - 7:00pm to 7:00am
Pay: £15.15 per hour
Contract: Ongoing

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