Production Operative

E3 Recruitment; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking a Production Operative for a 4 on 4 off day shift pattern at an industrial site in Bradwell, Newcastle under Lyme. The role starts immediately with long‑term stability, overtime opportunities, and clear career progression.

You will join a busy manufacturing environment and be part of a supportive team with hands‑on responsibilities. The position offers 12‑hour day shifts from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a basic rate of £12.71 per hour plus a 20% shift allowance (£2.54,

Qualifications

• Reliability, proactive nature and ability to build good working relationships in a production setting.
• Previous manual or labouring experience desirable.
• Own transport preferred due to site location.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and equipment in a busy production environment.
• Clean and prepare moulds and tools used in the process.
• Prepare and mix materials according to production requirements.
• Manual handling duties with lifting aids.
• Maintain a clean, safe and hazard‑free workspace.
• Follow site health and safety procedures and report issues promptly.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication

Own transport

Job description

IMMEDIATE START - 4 ON, 4 OFF DAY SHIFT OPPORTUNITY

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 area of Bradwell, Newcastle under Lyme.

The role is with a major UK manufacturer and is within a busy industrial production environment, applicants must have experience within a busy industrial production environment and be able to commute to the area to start the shift for 6am.

What's in it for you?

• 4 on 4 off shift pattern - 12-hour day shifts, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Basic rate is £12.71 (Monday to Friday) + 20% shift allowance of £2.54 (£15.25 ph)
• Time and a third (Saturday rate) £16.94
• Time and two thirds (Sunday rate) £21.22
• 11.5 hour shifts
• Initial 12-week temporary contract with potential to go permanent
• 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 do you require to apply as a Production Operative

• Reliable, proactive, and a good relationship builder in a production setting
• Previous manual or labouring experience desirable
• Own transport preferred due to site location