Production Operative

Kinetic plc; Irlam; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic plc is recruiting Production Operatives for a short‑term temporary role in a global printing and packaging business. You will support the production team with labelling, packing and general line duties to ensure products are prepared to required standards.

The role operates mainly on a 2pm to 10pm shift, with potential for early or late shifts. It is a temporary post running until December 2026, starting from 5 October 2026, with Monday to Friday full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, production or warehouse environment is preferred.
• Experience of packing, labelling or similar production work would be advantageous.
• Be flexible to work across different departments and shifts.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Reliable, hardworking and willing to learn.
• Comfortable working within an industrial environment.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out labelling and packing of products in line with company standards and production targets.
• Supporting general production operations as required.
• Ensuring products are correctly labelled, packed and prepared for dispatch.
• Following health & safety procedures at all times.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping.
• Assisting with general production duties as required.
• Working effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Reliability

Job description

Kinetic are recruiting for multiple Production Operatives to join a global printing and packaging business on a short-term temporary basis, until the end of December.The role will involve supporting the production team with a range of labelling, packing and general production line duties, helping to ensure products are prepared and packed efficiently and to the required standards.Working hours will mainly be on a 2pm to 10pm shift, although flexibility is required as there may also be some 6am to 2pm, and 10pm to 6am shifts where needed.

Role:

• Carrying out labelling and packing of products in line with company standards and production targets
• Supporting general production operations as required
• Ensuring products are correctly labelled, packed and prepared for dispatch
• Following health & safety procedures at all times
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping
• Assisting with general production duties as required
• Working effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Requirements:

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, production or warehouse environment is preferred
• Experience of packing, labelling or similar production work would be advantageous
• Be flexible to work across different departments and shifts
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Reliable, hardworking and willing to learn
• Comfortable working within an industrial environment
• Able to work effectively as part of a team

Details:

• £15.70 per hour
• Temporary, short term position - working until December 2026
• Starting Monday 5th October 2026
• Monday to Friday, full time hours