Production Operative

Kaminsky Consulting; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Peterborough is seeking a Production Operative for DAYS ONLY shifts. The salary is competitive at £32,000, with opportunities for overtime and permanent placement. Responsibilities include operating production machinery, quality testing, and maintaining high standards of housekeeping. Ideal candidates will have experience in operating automated lines, monitoring machinery, and a full UK driving license due to site location.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime at premium rates

31 days holiday

Qualifications

• Ability to operate an automated production line to strict QA standards.
• Experience in monitoring machinery performance and reporting faults.
• Familiarity with quality testing and escalating issues.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality products through operation of production machinery.
• Pack and move heavy products manually.
• Maintain housekeeping and environmental compliance standards.

Skills

Operating automated production lines

Monitoring machinery performance

Quality testing

Working in line with 5S principles

Experience with SCADA and PLC machinery

Job description

Join a recognised industry leader as a Production Operative with DAYS ONLY, two-week rotation shifts (Week 1 - 5.45am to 2.15pm / Week 2 - 1.45pm to 10.15pm), Monday to Friday. We are looking for proactive team players who can help drive production efficiency, maintain high-quality standards and support continuous improvement. In return, we offer excellent training, development opportunities and genuine progression routes within a supportive, team-focused environment.

What's in it for you as a Production Operative?

• Competitive salary of £32,000 @ £14.54ph
• Overtime available at premium rates of 1.5 and 2x after 48 hours
• 31 days holiday (pro rata)
• Temporary to Permanent
• Double Shift Pattern - DAYS ONLY (NO NIGHTS!!)
• Week 1 - 5.45am-2.15pm
• Week 2 - 1.45pm - 10.15pm
• Peterborough location is easily accessible from Stamford, Huntingdon, March, Spalding, Bourne, Wisbech, Grantham, Oundle, Ely, Northampton, Bedford, Corby, Kettering

Requirements For The Production Operative

• Operating an automated production line to manufacture products to strict QA standards
• Monitoring machinery performance and reporting faults or concerns
• Carrying out manufacturing adjustments and working in line with 5S principles
• Quality testing of selected product batches and escalating issues when necessary
• Working with SCADA and PLC-controlled machinery in a modern, advanced facility

Main Responsibilities Of The Production Operative

• Producing high-quality products through operation of production machinery
• Manual packing and movement of heavy products
• Maintaining the highest standards of housekeeping and environmental compliance (5S)
• Operating a variety of machines as part of a multi-skilled production team
• Full UK driving licence required due to site location