Production Operative

Major Recruitment Oldham; Chadderton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency invites applications for a Production Technician role at a global manufacturing company in Chadderton, Oldham. The position requires previous production experience, ideally with assembly tasks. Responsibilities include working in a clean-room environment, handling materials, and ensuring high-quality standards. This temporary-to-permanent position offers a competitive hourly rate of £12.65 and benefits such as training opportunities and 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Training and progression opportunities

Monthly bonus linked to company performance

2× salary life assurance after 12 months

Qualifications

• Previous production experience is essential.
• Assembly experience is highly advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and high concentration levels.

Responsibilities

• Work in a clean‑room manufacturing environment.
• Handle materials, including films and fabrics.
• Check materials against work orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Job description

Overview

Major Recruitment invites applications for a Production Technician position at a global, prestigious manufacturing company located in Chadderton, Oldham. The role will primarily involve working in the Assembly area, so previous Assembly experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work in a clean‑room manufacturing environment
• Handle materials, including films and fabrics
• Fold, cut, roll, and layer materials
• Check materials against work orders
• Print labels and follow detailed work instructions
• Adhere to all Health & Safety procedures
• Ensure all tasks meet high quality standards
• Undertake training and support other departments when required

Key Skills & Experience

• Previous production experience is essential
• Assembly experience is highly advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and high concentration levels
• Well‑organised, confident, and self‑motivated
• Good communication skills and strong work ethic
• Excellent time‑keeping
• Flexible, adaptable team player

Compensation

Hourly rate: £12.65 per hour

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 6 am – 2 pm / 2 pm – 10 pm rotating weekly (38 hours per week)

Duration

Temporary to permanent

Benefits

• Modern clean‑room manufacturing facility
• Training and progression opportunities (with pay increases)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and your birthday off after 12 months
• 2× salary life assurance (after 12 months)
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay (after 2 years)
• Monthly bonus linked to company performance

Apply

Interviews will be held directly with our client. To apply, please submit your most recent CV.