Production Operative

The Abbey; Bagnall; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Shift allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Overtime opportunities

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

The Abbey in Abbey Hulton, Staffordshire is seeking a Production Operative to join the night shift, operating rotomoulding machinery, assembling products, and conducting quality checks to keep production targets on track.

You will work as part of a team on a permanent night shift, with responsibilities including handling materials, recording production data, and reporting faults, while prioritising safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Health and safety commitment.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Reliable, flexible, hardworking.
• Physically demanding work ability.
• Able to work at height and in confined spaces.
• Confident using PCs and tablets.
• FLT/Combi licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare moulds and operate rotomoulding machinery.
• De-mould, cut, and assemble products.
• Use power, air, and hand tools safely.
• Move materials and products using lifting equipment.
• Complete production and quality records accurately.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages.
• Report equipment faults and maintenance issues.
• Work as part of a team to achieve production and quality targets.

Skills

Health & safety

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexibility

Physical fitness

Height/Confined spaces

Tech literacy

Education

FLT/Combi licence

Job description

Production Operative

Date Posted: 2026-09-21T04:42:54

Location: Abbey Hulton, Staffordshire, GB, ST2 8

Employment Type: Any

Closing Date: 2026-10-21T03:28:59.97

Job Description

We are looking for a Production Operative to join our manufacturing team on a permanent night shift. This hands-on role involves operating machinery, assembling products, carrying out quality checks, and supporting production activities to ensure targets are met safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare moulds and operate rotomoulding machinery.
• De-mould, cut, and assemble products.
• Use power, air, and hand tools safely.
• Move materials and products using lifting equipment.
• Complete production and quality records accurately.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages.
• Report equipment faults and maintenance issues.
• Work as part of a team to achieve production and quality targets.

Requirements

• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, flexible, and hardworking approach.
• Ability to carry out physically demanding work.
• Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces.
• Confident using PCs and tablets.

Desirable Experience

• Manufacturing or production experience.
• Machinery operation experience.
• Experience with power tools and lifting equipment.
• FLT/Combi licence (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Shift allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Overtime opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee referral scheme

Hours

Night Shift: Sunday to Thursday, 10:00pm - 6:00am