Automotive Production & Machine Operatives

Pertemps Birmingham Commercial; Aston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term ongoing employment

Overtime opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Pertemps Birmingham Commercial is seeking experienced Automotive Production Operatives in Aston, Birmingham. You will operate CNC and automated machinery, handle component loading/unloading, and perform quality inspections to ensure high production standards on rotating day shifts or permanent night shifts.

Ideal candidates have automotive manufacturing experience, familiar with CNC/robotic welding and can read engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• 12+ months' recent experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience as Automotive Production Operative, Machine Operator, CNC Operator, Assembly Operative, or similar.
• Experience operating high-volume production machinery in an automotive environment.
• Familiarity with CNC machines, presses, robotic welding, automated machinery or automotive assembly.
• Sound knowledge of automotive quality standards and production processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC and automated production machinery.
• Work with laser welders, hydraulic presses, water jet equipment and robotic welding cells.
• Load and unload automotive components from production machinery.
• Perform quality checks using gauges and measuring equipment.
• Read and follow engineering drawings and work instructions.

Skills

Automotive experience

Machine operating

Quality awareness

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

CNC machines

Laser welders

Hydraulic presses

Robotic welding cells

Water jet equipment

Job description

Based in Aston, these Automotive Production & Machine Operatives roles sit with a major Tier 1 supplier. Successful applicants will run machinery, assemble components and support high-volume output across rotating days (06:00–13:30 / 13:30–21:00) or permanent nights (21:00–06:00). Proven automotive manufacturing experience is essential, alongside competence in machine operating, component production or assembly work. Pay ranges from £15.16 hourly on days to £16.87 on nights, offered on a full-time basis with long-term prospects. Operatives must meet quality standards, follow safety procedures and maintain steady production rates throughout each shift.

Automotive Production & Machine Operatives Location: Central Birmingham Pay: £15.16 per hour Days / £16.87 per hour Nights Shifts Rotating Days: 06:00–13:30 / 13:30–21:00 Permanent Nights: 21:00–06:00

Experienced Automotive Production Operatives Wanted Strong automotive manufacturing experience is essential. We are recruiting experienced Automotive Production Operatives and Machine Operators to join a busy, high-volume manufacturing facility in Central Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a proven background in automotive production, component manufacturing, machine operating or automotive assembly who are looking for long-term work with a major Tier 1 automotive supplier. You will be working within a fast-paced automotive production environment manufacturing components supplied to major vehicle manufacturers.

The Role

• Operating CNC and automated production machinery
• Working with laser welders, hydraulic presses, water jet equipment and robotic welding cells
• Loading and unloading automotive components from production machinery
• Carrying out quality checks and inspections using gauges and measuring equipment
• Identifying defects and ensuring components meet strict automotive quality standards
• Reading and following engineering drawings, work instructions and specifications
• Making basic machine adjustments and reporting any faults or issues
• Working to production targets, KPIs and customer requirements
• Completing production paperwork and computer-based manufacturing records
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised production area
• Working as part of a high-performing automotive production team

What We're Looking For

• At least 12 months' recent experience within automotive manufacturing
• Previous experience as an Automotive Production Operative, Machine Operator, CNC Operator, Assembly Operative or similar
• Experience operating production machinery within a high-volume automotive environment
• Experience with CNC machines, presses, robotic welding, automated machinery or automotive assembly
• Good understanding of automotive quality standards and production processes
• Experience working to strict production targets and KPIs
• Good attention to detail and a quality-focused approach
• The ability to follow technical instructions and engineering drawings
• A reliable and flexible approach to shift working
• The ability to work effectively within a busy manufacturing team

Why Apply?

• £15.16 per hour – Rotating Days
• £16.87 per hour – Permanent Nights
• Regular overtime opportunities
• Long-term ongoing employment
• Potential temp-to-perm opportunities
• Work within a modern automotive manufacturing facility
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to build a long-term career within the automotive manufacturing sector

If you have solid automotive production or machine operating experience and are looking for your next opportunity within the automotive industry, we want to hear from you.