Production Operative

Manpower (United Kingdom); Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower (United Kingdom) is seeking Production/Factory Operatives for a busy industrial environment in Sutton-in-Ashfield. This temporary-to-permanent opportunity is for reliable, hardworking individuals capable of hands-on and physical tasks.

Shifts include Day 6:00–14:30 (£12.71/hr), Late 14:00–22:30 (£13.34/hr), Night 22:00–06:30 (£15.59/hr); breaks are 30 minutes per shift. You may work across both sides of the site as required.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling.
• Willing to work in a busy factory environment.
• Able to follow instructions and health and safety procedures.
• Flexible and willing to undertake a variety of production duties.
• Previous factory or production experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading trolleys outside during the day shift.
• Drilling and carrying out general production tasks.
• Jet washing metal components and equipment.
• Lifting, shifting and moving materials around the factory.
• Keeping work areas clean and tidy, including sweeping floors.
• Supporting general factory and production operations.
• Moving materials and products between different areas of the site.
• Working across both sides of the site as required.
• Following health and safety procedures.
• Working as part of a team to meet production targets.

Job description

Job Specification - Production / Factory Operative

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

Job Overview

We are recruiting Production / Factory Operatives to work within a busy industrial environment. This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity for reliable, hardworking individuals who are comfortable with hands-on work and physical tasks. The site has two areas, and workers may be required to work across both sides depending on operational requirements.

Shift Patterns

• Day Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm - £12.71 per hour
• Late Shift: 2:00pm - 10:30pm - £13.34 per hour
• Night Shift: 10:00pm - 6:30am - £15.59 per hour
• Break: 30 minutes per shift

Key Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading trolleys outside during the day shift.
• Drilling and carrying out general production tasks.
• Jet washing metal components and equipment.
• Lifting, shifting and moving materials around the factory.
• Keeping work areas clean and tidy, including sweeping floors.
• Supporting general factory and production operations.
• Moving materials and products between different areas of the site.
• Working across both sides of the site as required.
• Following health and safety procedures.
• Working as part of a team to meet production targets.

Essential Requirements

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling.
• Willing to work in a busy factory environment.
• Able to follow instructions and health and safety procedures.
• Flexible and willing to undertake a variety of production duties.
• Previous factory or production experience is beneficial but not essential.

What’s on Offer?

• Temporary-to-permanent employment opportunity.
• Different shift patterns, subject to availability.
• Hands‑on work in a busy production environment.
• The opportunity to develop skills and secure permanent employment.

Ideal Candidate

Someone who is practical, hardworking and dependable, with a positive attitude and a willingness to get stuck into general factory duties.