Production Operative

Hiring now** Potential Temp to Perm opportunity ** Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are currently recruiting a number of Production Operatives to work in a clean, modern and fast paced manufacturing environment on the…

Pay rate £13.91/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 1 October 2026

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Hiring now** Potential Temp to Perm opportunity **

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are currently recruiting a number of Production Operatives to work in a clean, modern and fast paced manufacturing environment on the Thornbury area of Bristol.

Want a job where the company invest in your training? Looking for a role that is temporary ongoing but could become permanent for the right candidate? If the answer is yes to all these questions then Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment could have the job you have been looking for...

We need the ideal candidate to have a keen eye for detail, be computer literate and be comfortable absorbing training to help run and maintain machinery. You will be required to work a shift of 06.00-14.00/14.00-22.00 rotating. The great news is that via the guidance of the fantastic on-site trainers the role can be learnt meaning if you are a reliable and driven individual looking for a stable role with avenues to progress its the perfect opportunity.

About the Client

Following the company growth, the global retail network now has of over 7,200 stores, 39,000 employees, in 40+ countries. Offering high-quality, affordable medical products and services. The client has well-known local retail brands across Europe, North & Latin America and Asia. Meaning you could be working for a well-known household name with fantastic features and benefits. They have also been awarded Linkedin Top Employer.

What is in it for you?

Competitive pay with scale to increase through training
Overtime paid at a premium rate
Work for a worldwide brand, dealing with premium products
Clean, modern and friendly working environment
Canteen with microwave, fridge, tea and coffee making facility
On-going work potentially leading to permanent placement after 3-6 months.
A number of company benefits when permanent
Free on-site parking
Progression within the company
The Job:

Rotating shift (phone number removed)/14.00-22.00 Monday to Friday) 
Machine minding, cleaning down the machine
Quality checking of products 
General production line duties
Completing relevant documentation 
Full training provided with routes for progression
Overtime available
About You:

Need to be able to work 06.00-14.00 and 14.00-22.00
Have the right to work in the UK
Reliability is a must
Confident using computers
Someone who is willing to learn with a can-do attitude.
Our client can teach you everything else you need to know.
Please click APPLY NOW to send us your CV and start the process.

Thorn Baker is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

Key Skills: General Operative, Warehouse Operative, Picking and Packing, Stock Control, Warehouse Operative Days, Warehouse Operative, Production Operative, Machine Minding.

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