Production Line Operative

Manpower; Haydock; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower is recruiting Production Operatives to join a fast-paced logistics environment on a brand-new high-speed production line in Haydock. This temporary ongoing role runs Monday to Friday, 07:00-17:00 (with a 1 hour unpaid break), totaling 45 hours per week and £12.71 per hour (£29,741 per annum).

You'll work in a team of 8–10, performing packing, wrapping, and assembly duties at pace, with a strong focus on dexterity, safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced or high-speed production environment is essential.
• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Reliable, positive, and able to work consistently at pace.
• A team player with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Working on a high-speed packing line, placing flavoured cans into packs
• Wrapping, twisting, bending, and assembling product components
• Building and making up flat-packed cardboard packaging
• Keeping up with the pace of 8 packs per minute
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe workstation
• Working collaboratively within a supportive production team

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Manual dexterity

Team player

Good communication

Job description

Production Operatives - Temporary Ongoing - Monday to Friday
Location: Haydock
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00-17:00 (1 hour unpaid break)
Total Hours: 45 hours per week
£12.71 an hour - Salary Equivalent: £29,741 per annum
Contract: Temporary ongoing
please note: This is an ongoing temporary role; however, there may be rare occasions when production slows and shifts are not required for 1-2 days. You will be informed in advance whenever possible.

The Role
We're recruiting Production Operatives to join a fast-paced logistics environment operating on a brand-new high-speed production line. You'll be part of a team of 8-10 operatives, working together to keep the line running efficiently.
This is highly physical, fast-paced work where dexterity, speed, and consistency are essential. The line does not stop - it produces 8 packs per minute, so you must be comfortable working at pace.

Key Duties Include:

• Working on a high-speed packing line, placing flavoured cans into packs
• Wrapping, twisting, bending, and assembling product components
• Building and making up flat-packed cardboard packaging
• Keeping up with the pace of 8 packs per minute
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe workstation
• Working collaboratively within a supportive production team

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in a fast-paced or high-speed production environment is essential
• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Reliable, positive, and able to work consistently at pace
• A team player with good communication skills

Why Apply?

• Work on a brand-new production line
• Long-term ongoing work
• Supportive team environment
• Weekday hours - no weekends