Production Operative

E3 Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a proactive production worker to join a supportive team. This role offers a 4 on 4 off shift pattern with 12-hour day shifts and potential permanent placement after an initial 12-week contract. Key responsibilities include operating machinery, cleaning moulds, and adhering to health and safety procedures. Ideal candidates should be reliable and comfortable working in various weather conditions, with previous manual experience preferred.

Benefits

Immediate overtime opportunities

Clear career progression

Weekend premium pay available

Qualifications

• Previous manual or labouring experience desirable.
• Own transport preferred due to site location.

Responsibilities

• Operating machinery and equipment within a production environment.
• Cleaning and preparing moulds and tools used in the process.
• Preparing and mixing materials according to production requirements.
• Manual handling duties – supported by mechanical lifting aids.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and hazard-free working environment.
• Strictly adhering to site health & safety procedures and reporting issues promptly.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Comfortable working outdoors

Job description

Overview

Join a role that places reliability, teamwork, and hands‑on experience at the heart of everything you do. With immediate overtime opportunities and clear career progression, this position offers long‑term stability, practical experience, and the opportunity to be part of a supportive team within a production environment at an industry‑leading manufacturing site in the Stoke‑On‑Trent area.

Shift Pattern & Pay

• 4 on 4 off shift pattern – 12‑hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• 30‑minute unpaid lunch break
• £12.21 / hour base rate
• 20% shift allowance = £14.65 / hour total
• Weekend premium pay available

Contract

Initial 12‑week temporary contract with potential to go permanent

6‑month probation period for permanent roles

Role Responsibilities

• Operating machinery and equipment within a production environment
• Cleaning and preparing moulds and tools used in the process
• Preparing and mixing materials according to production requirements
• Manual handling duties – supported by mechanical lifting aids
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and hazard‑free working environment
• Strictly adhering to site health & safety procedures and reporting issues promptly

Qualifications & Requirements

• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Reliable, proactive, and a good team player in a production setting
• Previous manual or labouring experience desirable
• Own transport preferred due to site location