Assembly/ Production Operative - Get Ready For January 2026

Randstad Inhouse Services; Desford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is recruiting for various operative roles in a manufacturing environment. Positions include Assembly Operative, Paint Plant Operative, and Logistics Operative with competitive shift pay rates. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive inductions, ongoing training, and bonuses based on performance. Join a committed team at an established company starting January 2026, with further opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Free parking

Subsidised canteen

Health and well-being benefits

Performance bonuses

Professional training programs

Enhanced holiday accrual

Unique savings app

Qualifications

• Experience with hand and air tools for assembly tasks.
• Ability to follow safety standards and work to quality specifications.
• Experience in warehouse and logistics operations.
• Understanding of mechanical assembly processes.
• Capability to perform repetitive tasks in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components on a production line.
• Perform warehouse duties, including loading and unloading.
• Measure and fit hydraulic hoses accurately.
• Drive and operate forklifts and cranes safely.
• Complete various operational tasks based on production needs.

Skills

Assembly skills

Attention to detail

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Painting skills

Mechanical understanding

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Forklift

Crane

Job description

Overview

Apply today and get ready for January 2026! Randstad are recruiting on behalf of Caterpillar! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to join a worldwide manufacturing company in January 2026! We are recruiting for various positions and shifts:

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assembly Operative – Use hand and air tools to assemble components, work safely to TAKT times and quality standards, complete repetitive tasks in some stages, working on a production line supporting the build of large machinery.
• Paint Plant Operative – Warehouse and production duties, jig, load, mask and unload to production requirements according to process instructions using a computer system, use of cranes (training will be provided), following a cycle time.
• Paint Sprayer – Wet paint and powder coating, priming parts, spraying at a high quality, painting of all parts to high standards (on a moving line, speed 13ft per minute), change equipment as per standardised work requirements, rework rejected parts to high quality standards.
• Logistics Operative – Drive counterbalance or reach trucks (role predominantly truck‑based, may require work away from the truck from time to time), transport materials throughout the facility to the point of use, general warehouse duties, manual handling, use handheld scanners to locate and identify products, conduct pre‑operation safety check on your vehicle, decant deliveries and pick parts.
• Shipping Operative – Preparing worktools for shipment, crane work to load parts into packaging, loading/driving trucks for shipment, using tooling to prepare loads for shipping.
• Hose Plant Operative – Cutting hydraulic hose length requirements and fitting couplings, understanding, maintaining accuracy and updating any operation metrics as applicable, working within a mechanical environment, carrying out touch‑up duties where and when required.

Benefits

• A comprehensive induction
• Free parking
• Subsidised canteen facilities serving fresh, hot meals
• Excellent on‑site facilities such as the sports and social club
• Enhanced holiday accrual, up to 35 days (inc. public Hols)
• Discounted gym membership with access to onsite sporting facilities
• Temporary to permanent positions offered (subject to criteria) – offered at regular intervals throughout the year
• Monthly bonus rewarding your performance
• Regular performance reviews and recognition schemes
• Candidate surveys – we value your opinions and welcome your feedback
• Auto pension scheme enrolment
• Ongoing professional training and a dedicated Randstad Team based on‑site, ready to assist and support you
• Unique benefits app with discounts to help you save money on the weekly shop, and the 'nice to haves' like travel and entertainment

Pay & Hours

Average of 37.5 hours per week (can flex dependant on requirements).

AM Shift: £13.30 per hour. After 6 months: £14.02 per hour.

Monday‑Thursday – Start 06:30/07:00, Finish 15:30/16:30.
Friday – Start 06:30/07:00, Early finish 10:00 or 12:00.

OR
Monday 05:30 – 14:30
Tuesday‑Thursday 06:00 – 14:30
Friday 06:00 – 11:00

PM Shift: £15.96 per hour. After 6 months: £16.82 per hour.

Monday‑Wednesday – Start 16:30, Finish 02:30
Thursday – Start 16:30, Finish 02:00
Friday – off.

OR
Monday‑Thursday – Start 14:00/15:30, Finish 22:30/00:15
Friday – Start 10:30/11:15, Finish 15:30/15:45

NIGHT Shift: £18.07 per hour. After 6 months: £19.00 per hour.

Monday 21:15 – 06:30
Tuesday‑Thursday 22:00 – 06:30
Friday 17:30 – 22:30

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.