Production Operative

Personnel Link Employment Group; Sandy; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a diligent Production Operative for a well-established printing company in Sandy. This full-time role offers competitive pay, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for overtime. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing or similar hands-on roles, showcasing reliability and an eagerness to learn. Responsibilities include operating machinery, assisting with production materials, and maintaining quality standards. A fulfilling opportunity for someone wanting to grow in the printing industry.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime paid at 1.5

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, or factory environment.
• Good attention to detail and a practical approach to work.
• Comfortable working with machinery and following set processes.

Responsibilities

• Support day to day production operations within the printing environment.
• Assist with mixing inks and preparing materials for print runs.
• Operate and monitor production machinery following instructions.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing

Comfortable working with machinery

Attention to detail

Reliable and punctual

Willingness to learn

Job description

Production Operative

Printing Company – Gamlingay / Sandy – £12.21 per hour standard rate – £18.21 per hour Overtime – Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 3.30pm

About the Role

We are recruiting a Production Operative to join a well established printing company based in the Gamlingay and Sandy area. This is a hands on role within a busy production environment, ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, routine, and being part of a close knit team.

This role would suit candidates with experience in manufacturing, print, factory work, or other production based roles. Skills from positions such as machine operative, print assistant, factory operative, warehouse production staff, or manufacturing operative can transfer well into this role.

What You’ll Do

• Support day to day production operations within the printing environment
• Assist with mixing inks and preparing materials for print runs
• Operate and monitor production machinery following instructions
• Carry out basic quality checks to ensure products meet standards
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organised
• Work closely with colleagues to meet daily production targets

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, or factory environment
• Comfortable working with machinery and following set processes
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work Monday to Friday daytime hours
• Good attention to detail and a practical approach to work
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role

Nice to Have

• Experience mixing inks or working within print production
• Background in printing, packaging, manufacturing, or industrial settings
• Experience as a production operative, machine operator, print operative, or factory worker

Who Might Suit This Role

This role is a good fit for someone who has worked as a production operative, manufacturing assistant, print assistant, machine minder, factory operative, or warehouse production worker. It would also suit someone looking to move into the printing industry from a similar hands on production or manufacturing role.

Why Join

• Stable, full time hours with an early finish
• Competitive hourly rate with overtime paid at 1.5
• Friendly, supportive working environment
• Opportunity to build long term experience within a specialist printing company

If you’re looking for a steady production role with consistent hours and overtime opportunities, this could be a great next step.