Production Operative

E3 Recruitment; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking Production Operatives for a temporary to permanent opportunity in Stoke-on-Trent. The role offers a competitive rate of £12.21/hour with a 20% shift allowance and premium pay for weekends. Candidates will operate machinery, prepare materials, and maintain safety standards. Ideal for those with experience in an industrial environment looking for consistent shifts and career progression.

Benefits

Guaranteed weekend premium pay

Ongoing training and development

Established company with potential for permanent employment

Qualifications

• Essential experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong commitment to health and safety practices.
• Desirable positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Operating machinery and equipment in production.
• Cleaning and preparing moulds and tools.
• Mixing materials according to production requirements.
• Performing manual handling duties safely.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Experience in industrial manufacturing

Commitment to health and safety

Positive attitude

Good timekeeping

Job description

Overview

Production Operatives - Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
Stoke-on-Trent | Industrial Manufacturing Site
£12.21/hour + 20% shift allowance (£14.65/hour) + Weekend Premiums
We have exciting opportunities for Production Operatives to join a leading industrial manufacturing business at their site in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a fantastic chance to become part of a well-established and respected company, offering long-term potential, full training, and a route to permanent employment based on performance.

What’s in it for you?

• 4 on 4 off shift pattern - 12-hour day shifts, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• 30-minute unpaid lunch break
• £12.21/hour base rate
• 20% shift allowance = £14.65/hour total
• Weekend premium pay available
• Initial 12-week temporary contract with potential to go permanent
• 6-month probation period for permanent roles
• Ongoing training and development with a UK industry leader

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

What We're Looking For:

• Essential: Experience working in an industrial manufacturing or production environment
• A strong commitment to health and safety practices
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Good timekeeping and reliability

This is a physically active role within a busy industrial setting, ideal for someone looking for consistent shifts, career progression, and the opportunity to join a well-established UK manufacturer.