Production Operative

E3 Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Production Operative in Cambridgeshire. This role offers a competitive salary of £32,000 with a days-only shift pattern. Responsibilities include operating machinery, ensuring product quality, and maintaining a clean work environment. Ideal candidates will be proactive team players with experience in production processes and a full UK driving licence. Excellent training and development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime at premium rates

31 days holiday

Temporary to Permanent role

Qualifications

• Experience operating an automated production line.
• Ability to monitor machinery and report faults.
• Familiarity with quality testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality products through machine operation.
• Maintain standards of housekeeping and compliance.
• Carry out manual packing and handling of heavy products.

Skills

Proactive teamwork

Quality assurance standards

SCADA and PLC operation

5S principles

Job description

Join a recognised industry leader as a Production Operative with DAYS ONLY, two-week rotation shifts (Week 1 - 5.45am to 2.15pm/ Week 2 - 1.45pm to 10.15pm), Monday to Friday. We are looking for proactive team players who can help drive production efficiency, maintain high-quality standards and support continuous improvement. In return, we offer excellent training, development opportunities and genuine progression routes within a supportive, team-focused environment.

What's in it for you as a Production Operative?

• Competitive salary of £32,000 @ £14.54ph
• Overtime available at premium rates of 1.5 and 2x after 48 hours
• 31 days holiday (pro rata)
• Temporary to Permanent
• Double Shift Pattern - DAYS ONLY (NO NIGHTS!!)
• Week 1 - 5.45am-2.15pm
• Week 2 - 1.45pm - 10.15pm
• Peterborough location is easily accessible from Stamford, Huntingdon, March, Spalding, Bourne, Wisbech, Grantham, Oundle, Ely, Northampton, Bedford, Corby, Kettering

Requirements for the Production Operative

• Operating an automated production line to manufacture products to strict QA standards
• Monitoring machinery performance and reporting faults or concerns
• Carrying out manufacturing adjustments and working in line with 5S principles
• Quality testing of selected product batches and escalating issues when necessary
• Working with SCADA and PLC-controlled machinery in a modern, advanced facility

Main Responsibilities of the Production Operative

• Producing high-quality products through operation of production machinery
• Manual packing and movement of heavy products
• Maintaining the highest standards of housekeeping and environmental compliance (5S)
• Operating a variety of machines as part of a multi-skilled production team
• Full UK driving licence required due to site location