Production operative

Manpower; Colwick; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Access to staff canteen

Mon-Fri shifts (No weekends)

Job summary

Manpower (United Kingdom) is seeking a Production Operative to join its manufacturing team. This hands-on role supports the production of high-quality gas cylinders to exacting standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will operate machinery safely, follow SOPs, and perform basic quality checks while maintaining a clean, safe work area. The role requires flexibility across days, lates, and nights and a reliable attendance history.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is preferred.
• Awareness of health & safety practices.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work reliably as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and be flexible across different production tasks.
• Able to meet set targets and work rotating shifts (days, lates, nights).
• Excellent timekeeping and attendance history.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Carrying out manual handling tasks as required.
• Perform basic quality checks to meet specifications.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area in line with health & safety standards.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to meet production targets.

Skills

Timekeeping

Teamwork

Health & Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Meeting targets

Job description

My client is currently looking for a Production Operative to join their manufacturing team. This is a hands‑on role within a fast‑paced production environment, supporting the manufacture of high‑quality gas cylinders to exacting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating production machinery and equipment safely and efficiently
• Following standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Carrying out manual handling tasks as required
• Performing basic quality checks to ensure products meet specification
• Maintaining a clean and safe working area in line with health & safety standards
• Working collaboratively as part of a team to meet production targets

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment (preferred, not essential)
• A strong awareness of health & safety practices
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work reliably as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and be flexible across different production tasks
• Ability to meet set targets
• Available to work at flexible rotational shift pattern including, days, lates and nights
• Excellent Timekeeper and Attendance history

Benefits

• Free onsite parking
• Monday to Friday working (No weekends)
• Hourly rate + shift allowance
• Access to staff canteen
• Friendly environmentTemporary
• Ongoing
• Immediate start