Line Operative (4 on 4 off)

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Telford; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Line Operative for a site-based role in Telford. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience and a mechanical or electrical background. This position offers structured training, career progression opportunities, and a competitive salary of £33,733 with various benefits including overtime pay and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Overtime (1.5x)

Structured Training

Health Cash Plan

Pension

Life Assurance

Average Holiday Pay

4 Weeks Holiday

Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Practical experience working in production or manufacturing.
• Enthusiastic and proactive attitude towards development.
• Mechanically or electrically minded individual.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain advanced production machinery.
• Support changeovers and basic fault finding.
• Work closely with engineering teams to develop skills.
• Work on a 4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern.

Skills

Hands-on technical skills

Problem solving

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Job description

Overview

Line Operative (4 on 4 off - Days & Nights)

Site based role based commutable from Telford, Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Market Drayton, Newport, Whitchurch, Ironbridge, Broseley.

£33,733 + 4 of 4 off shift + Weekly pay + Overtime (1.5x) + Structured Training + Pension + Health Cash Plan + Life Assurance + Avg Holiday Pay + Tech Schemes + 4 Weeks Holiday + Bank Holidays

Are you a driven and ambitious Line Operative based in or around Telford looking to join a market-leading manufacturer offering structured training, clear progression routes, and the opportunity to work with world-class, fully automated production machinery?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global business at the forefront of engineering and automation, operating state-of-the-art manufacturing systems from their modern Telford facility that are unrivalled in the industry.

They are known for investing heavily in their people, technology, and processes. Providing full technical training, defined career pathways, and opportunities to advance your career within a business that values determination, quality, integrity, and teamwork.

The company promotes long-term growth and continuous improvement, offering a modern production environment, hands-on technical experience, and a clear roadmap to progress to Level 2 (£39,452) and Level 3 (£43,489) within just nine months.

This position would suit someone with a practical, hands-on approach and a keen interest in manufacturing who enjoys problem solving, working with machinery, and maintaining high standards of production quality.

It’s an excellent opportunity for a Line Operative in Telford looking to build a long-term career with ongoing training.

The Role

• Operate, monitor, and maintain advanced production machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Support with changeovers, adjustments, and basic fault finding to ensure consistent performance
• Work closely with engineering teams to learn and develop new technical skills
• 4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern – covering both days and nights

The Person

• A mechanically or electrically minded individual with a hands-on approach
• Practical experience working in production, manufacturing, or a technical environment
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to develop through structured technical training
• Looking for a long-term, stable career with opportunities to progress and upskill

Reference Number: BBBH263803

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Mark Wild at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.