Press Operative

SourceCo Recruitment; Alcester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

SourceCo Recruitment is seeking a Press Operative in Alcester to join a busy production team. The role involves operating press machinery and supporting manufacturing activities to maintain quality and safety standards.

This temporary-to-permanent position offers an immediate start with interviews available now. Suitable candidates will have prior manufacturing or press-operating experience and a practical, team‑oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, production or press operating experience is advantageous.
• A practical and hands-on approach.
• Good attention to detail.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role.

Responsibilities

• Operating press machinery safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading materials and components
• Following production instructions and processes
• Checking finished products to ensure they meet quality standards
• Maintaining a clean and organised working area
• Meeting production targets and deadlines
• Following all health and safety procedures
• Working as part of a team to ensure smooth production

Skills

Press operation

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Reliability/punctuality

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Press Operative

Location: Alcester, B49

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 6:30am - 4:45pm

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

Immediate interviews available

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Press Operative to join a growing manufacturing business based in Alcester.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous manufacturing or production experience who is looking for a long-term role with the opportunity to become permanent.

You will be working as part of a busy production team, operating press machinery and supporting the manufacturing process while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating press machinery safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading materials and components
• Following production instructions and processes
• Checking finished products to ensure they meet quality standards
• Maintaining a clean and organised working area
• Meeting production targets and deadlines
• Following all health and safety procedures
• Working as part of a team to ensure smooth production

Person Specification

• Previous manufacturing, production or press operating experience is advantageous
• A practical and hands-on approach
• Good attention to detail
• Reliable and punctual
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role

Hours & Pay

• Monday to Thursday
• 6:30am - 4:45pm
• £13.50 per hour
• Overtime opportunities may be available
• Temporary to permanent opportunity following a successful period
• Immediate interviews available

Start Date

We are looking to arrange immediate interviews for suitable candidates, with an early start available.

If you have previous manufacturing or press operating experience and are looking for a stable, long-term opportunity in Alcester, we would be keen to hear from you