Production Operative

Pro-Found Recruitment Solutions; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro-Found Recruitment are recruiting a Production Operative for our client based in Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72.

The role involves working in the processing plant, operating and loading machines, and meeting daily production targets. This is a rotating shift pattern with days, afters and nights, paid weekly, with 39 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in assembly/production/manufacturing is essential.
• CNC or machine operation experience is preferred.
• Able to work rotating shifts.
• Hard working, reliable and punctual.
• Experience in joinery/carpentry is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Working in the processing plant.
• Operating and loading machinery.
• Operating saws.
• Quality checking of materials and finished products.
• Packing and taping items.
• Working with wood and heavy worktops.
• Following instructions.
• General housekeeping.
• Working on your own and as part of a team.
• Minimum daily production targets.

Skills

Production/Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Punctual & reliable

Team & solo work

Tools

CNC/machine operation

Job description

Pro-Found Recruitment are recruiting a Production Operative for our client based in Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72.

Production Operative Benefits:

• Monday to Friday Rotating shifts - Days 6am to 2pm, afters 2pm to 10pm and Nights 10pm to 6am - these shifts rotate each week and Fridays are an early finish
• Hours: 39 hours per week paid weekly
• Start date: Monday 27th July 2026
• Pay Rates: £15.38 for days/afters & £16.36 for nights
• Contract: Temporary to Permanent after 12 weeks based on performance, attendance and client requirement
• Location: Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72

Production Operative Duties:

• Working in the processing plant
• Operating and loading machinery
• Operating saws
• Quality checking of materials and finished products
• Packing and taping items
• Working with wood and heavy worktops
• Following instructions
• General Housekeeping
• Working on your own and as part of a team
• Minimum daily requirements (production targets)

Production Operative Criteria:

• Previous assembly/production/manufacturing experience essential
• CNC or machine operating experienced preferred but not essential
• Able to work rotating shifts
• Hard working, reliable and punctual
• Experience of joinery/carpentry preferred but not essential
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions
• Good work ethic and prepared to learn new skills

**Please note this is a very physically demanding role and requires regular manual handling as part of the day to day duties**

Pro-Found Recruitment are an employment business and equal opportunities employer.