Production Operative

Meriden Media; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Full training

Job summary

Pertemps is recruiting Preparation Operatives for a well-established manufacturing business in Pontypool. The role focuses on preparing components through a stage-by-stage process before moving to the next production stage, requiring hands-on accuracy and a commitment to quality.

You will work alternating shifts 6:00am-2:00pm and 2:00pm-10:00pm with paid breaks, earning £13.45 per hour plus a 15% shift allowance (£15.47/hour on average).

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or hands-on environments preferred.
• Comfortable using basic hand and power tools.
• Able to follow a defined preparation process.
• Attention to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Sanding down components to the required finish.
• Drilling holes accurately following specification.
• Preparing and finishing components ready for production.
• Following a clear stage-by-stage preparation process.
• Using basic hand and power tools.
• Checking your work to ensure it meets quality standards.
• Identifying any defects or issues with components.
• Following work instructions and production specifications.
• Keeping your work area clean, tidy and safe.
• Working as part of the wider manufacturing team.

Skills

Hands-on

Attention to detail

Reliability

Tool use

Process following

Punctuality

Rotating shifts

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Production Operatives Pontypool £13.45 per hour + 15% shift allowance = £15.47 per hour Rotating 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm Paid breaks

Pertemps are currently recruiting Preparation Operatives to join a well-established specialist manufacturing business based in Pontypool.

The company manufactures specialist components and products for the automotive sector, and we're looking for people who enjoy practical, hands‑on work to join their busy preparation department.

What will you be doing?

As a Preparation Operative, you'll be responsible for preparing components through a stage-by-stage process before they move onto the next stage of production.

Your day‑to‑day duties will include:

• Sanding down components to the required finish
• Drilling holes accurately following specification
• Preparing and finishing components ready for production
• Following a clear stage-by-stage preparation process
• Using basic hand and power tools
• Checking your work to ensure it meets quality standards
• Identifying any defects or issues with components
• Following work instructions and production specifications
• Keeping your work area clean, tidy and safe
• Working as part of the wider manufacturing team

This is a hands‑on role, so you'll need to be comfortable carrying out practical tasks and working accurately to a set process.

Hours & Shift Pattern

You’ll work alternating shifts each week:

• Week 1 - 6:00am to 2:00pm
• Week 2 - 2:00pm to 10:00pm

The shifts then continue to alternate weekly.

What are we looking for?

Previous experience within manufacturing, production, engineering, assembly or another hands‑on environment would be an advantage.

We're particularly interested in people who:

• Enjoy practical, hands‑on work
• Are confident using basic tools
• Have good attention to detail
• Can follow a process from start to finish
• Are reliable and punctual
• Are comfortable working rotating shifts
• Take pride in producing work to a high standard

Full training on the preparation processes will be provided