Production Operative

Adecco; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Adecco benefits portal

Full training provided

Supportive team environment

Overtime opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Adecco is hiring Production Operatives to operate machinery and convert large rolls of material into smaller pieces to meet customer specifications. You will monitor quality, safety, and efficiency, with training provided and opportunities for permanent employment.

Shifts run Monday to Friday with multiple time slots (6am–2pm, 8am–4pm, 2pm–10pm). Weekly pay and access to Adecco benefits portal are available; a supportive team environment and overtime when needed are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment (preferred)
• Experience operating machinery (slitting experience desirable but not essential)
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor slitting machines safely and efficiently
• Set up machinery according to job specifications
• Measure, cut, and rewind materials
• Conduct quality checks to ensure products meet required standards
• Record production data accurately
• Identify and report faults, defects, or machine issues
• Maintain a clean and organised work area
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures at all times
• Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to meet targets

Skills

Machinery operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Slitting experience

Job description

Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit reliable and motivated Production Operatives to join our key Department.

Role Overview

As a Production Operative, you will be responsible for operating operating machinery to convert large rolls of material into smaller, customer-specific sizes. You will play a key role in ensuring production targets, quality standards, and health & safety requirements are consistently met.

£13 - £13.50 per hour

Monday to Friday

shifts on rotation

6am - 2pm

8am - 4pm

2pm - 10pm

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor slitting machines safely and efficiently
• Set up machinery according to job specifications
• Measure, cut, and rewind materials
• Conduct quality checks to ensure products meet required standards
• Record production data accurately
• Identify and report faults, defects, or machine issues
• Maintain a clean and organised work area
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures at all times
• Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to meet targets

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment (preferred)
• Experience operating machinery (slitting experience desirable but not essential)
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Personal Attributes

• Positive and proactive attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Flexible approach to shift patterns
• Strong commitment to safety and quality

What We Offer

• Opportunity for permanent employment depending on the business need - this is a long term temporary opportunity via Adecco
• weekly pay plus access to Adecco benefits portal, Boost Benefits
• Full training provided
• Supportive team environment
• Overtime opportunities (subject to business needs)
• Career progression within a growing company

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.