Production Operative

Pertemps Dudley Industrial; Fordley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Dudley Industrial is seeking a Production Operative in Dudley for a hands-on manufacturing role. This full-time, temporary position offers £13.00 per hour and potential for permanent status. Duties include loading bearing rings into furnaces for heat treatment, oil quenching, and inspecting hardness and roundness.

You will work in a hot industrial environment, follow health and safety procedures, and support general production tasks. Hours: Mon–Thu 7:30am–4:15pm, Fri 7:30am–12:00pm.

Qualifications

• Comfortable with heavy, hands-on work.
• Ability to lift items weighing over 25 kg.
• Comfortable in a hot industrial environment and safety-conscious.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Previous manufacturing experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Load bearing rings into furnaces for heat treatment.
• Quench components in oil within set timeframes.
• Check hardness and roundness, making adjustments as needed.
• Assemble cage components between furnace loads.
• Follow health and safety procedures and maintain a clean working area.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Attention to detail

Health and safety

Job description

Pertemps Dudley Industrial seeks a Production Operative for a hands-on manufacturing role in Dudley. This full-time position, temporary with potential for permanent status, pays £13.00 per hour. Working hours run Monday to Thursday, 7:30am–4:15pm, finishing at 12:00pm on Fridays. Duties include loading bearing rings into furnaces for heat treatment, quenching components in oil within set timeframes, and checking hardness and roundness while making necessary adjustments. The successful candidate will handle general production tasks and must be comfortable in a hot industrial setting, with a strong commitment to health and safety standards. Applicants should demonstrate practical skills, attention to detail, and reliability. Suited to those seeking steady work in a manufacturing environment.

Production Operative Location: Dudley Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am–4:15pm | Friday, 7:30am–12:00pm

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Production Operative to join a busy manufacturing environment in Dudley. This is a hands-on role involving the heat treatment of bearing rings, component inspection and general production duties. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a hot industrial environment and committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Loading bearing rings into furnaces for heat treatment and removing them at the required times.
• Quenching components in oil within specified time frames.
• Checking the hardness and roundness of components, making adjustments where necessary.
• Assembling cage components between furnace loads.
• Following production processes and health and safety procedures at all times.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.

What We're Looking For

• Comfortable with heavy, hands-on work.
• Ability to lift items weighing over 25kg.
• Comfortable working in a hot manufacturing environment.
• Good attention to detail when checking components and following processes.
• A positive attitude and strong awareness of health and safety.
• Previous manufacturing or production experience would be beneficial.