Labourer 2026

Pertemps Crawley; Crawley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm pathway

Weekly pay

Overtime opportunities

Onsite induction

Permanent contract potential

Job summary

Pertemps Crawley is seeking Production Operatives for a busy manufacturer in Crawley. This temp-to-perm role offers a genuine route to permanent employment. Start date is immediate, with on-site work and flexible shift patterns.

Typical duties include operating machinery, basic quality checks, packing, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace. Attendance and reliability are highly valued, with potential for permanent contract after a successful trial period.

Qualifications

• Experience in a factory/production environment preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, repetitive role.
• Strong timekeeping and attendance.
• Comfortable with manual handling and standing.
• Good level of English reading, writing, and verbal communication.
• Flexible approach to shifts and overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery and assembly lines to meet daily targets.
• Carry out basic quality checks and complete required documentation.
• Pack, label, and prepare finished goods for dispatch.
• Maintain a clean and safe workstation in line with 5S / housekeeping standards.
• Follow health & safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE at all times.
• Support team members and flex across tasks as required by the shift leader.

Skills

Timekeeping

Attendance

English proficiency

Manual handling

Job description

Production Operative (Temp-to-Perm) - Crawley - Busy Manufacturer

Location: Crawley (on-site)

Contract type: Temporary, with a clear pathway to permanent employment

Pay rate: £12.71 per hour

Hours: Hours depend on client requirements and shift pattern (days / backshift / nights; full-time)

Start date: Immediate / ASAP

A well-established, high-volume manufacturer in Crawley is looking for reliable Production Operatives to join their busy factory team. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, offering a genuine route into a permanent role for candidates who demonstrate strong attendance, quality, and productivity.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery and assembly lines to meet daily targets
• Carry out basic quality checks and complete required documentation
• Pack, label, and prepare finished goods for dispatch
• Maintain a clean and safe workstation in line with 5S / housekeeping standards
• Follow health & safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE at all times
• Support team members and flex across tasks as required by the shift leader

What they're looking for

• Previous experience in a factory, warehouse, or production environment (advantageous but not essential)
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, repetitive role
• Strong timekeeping and attendance record
• Comfortable with manual handling and standing for extended periods
• Good level of English (reading, writing, and verbal communication)
• Flexible approach to shifts and overtime when needed

Benefits

• Temp-to-perm pathway after a successful trial period
• Weekly pay via [your agency/umbrella payroll] at £12.71 p/h
• Overtime opportunities (subject to business needs and shift pattern)
• Onsite induction and training
• Potential for permanent contract, pension, and company benefits upon conversion