Production Operative

Empowered Personnel Ltd; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Production Operative for a role in Royal Leamington Spa. The successful candidate will operate machinery, support production teams, and move materials using FLT Counterbalance trucks. This opportunity offers continental shifts and long-term, stable employment with full training upon permanent placement. Candidates should be physically fit, aware of health protocols, and preferably have experience in production environments. Pay rate starts at £12.80 per hour, increasing once trained.

Benefits

Long-term Temp to Perm opportunity

Full FLT Counterbalance training

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Comfortable with manual and industrial tasks.
• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Willingness to work continental shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to support production teams.
• Replenish materials across production areas.
• Monitor output and maintain quality standards.
• Assist in weekly industrial cleaning shutdowns.

Skills

Physically fit

Health and safety awareness

Tools

FLT Counterbalance trucks

Job description

Production Operative

Immediate Start available. Leamington Spa.

Shifts: Continental 4 on / 4 off (07:00-19:00 & 19:00-07:00).

Pay Rate: £12.80 per hour (increases to £13.60 once trained on FLT Counterbalance) or £13.60 if you already have an external accredited FLT Counterbalance Licence.

Duration: Temp to Perm position.

Job Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Operate machinery and support production teams in daily operations.
• Replenish materials and supplies across production areas.
• Relocate raw materials, recycled products, and waste streams to designated processing or storage points.
• Assist in machine minding, monitoring output, and maintaining quality standards.
• Participate in weekly shutdowns for industrial cleaning of the plant scheduled within your rota.
• Move materials, stillages, and equipment across the site using FLT Counterbalance trucks.

Training & Development

After successfully completing your 12‑week temporary position and becoming permanent, you will receive full FLT Counterbalance training (including clamp and rotator attachments) and operate FLT Counterbalance trucks across the site.

Key Requirements

• Physically fit and comfortable with manual and industrial tasks.
• Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, or recycling environment preferred.
• Willingness to work continental shifts – 4 on / 4 off.
• Strong awareness of health and safety protocols.

Benefits

• Long‑term, stable Temp to Perm opportunity.
• Full FLT Counterbalance training upon becoming permanent.
• Opportunity to develop within a respected global manufacturing business.
• Supportive team environment with structured inductions and on‑site training.

For further information, please call Empowered Personnel or email your CV to the provided contact details.