Production Operative

Search; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in East Kilbride is seeking a Production Operative to join their team. This role involves working through structured production processes with hands-on training provided. Candidates who are reliable, attentive to detail, and enthusiastic about teamwork are encouraged to apply. Benefits include an attractive salary structure, overtime, and company perks.

Benefits

Company pension

Death-in-service benefit

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Twice-yearly bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in production or process roles is helpful.
• Comfortable working on feet and carrying out manual tasks.
• Willingness to learn and follow clear instructions.

Responsibilities

• Working through a structured production process using raw materials.
• Handling delicate or precision-made components with care.
• Safely loading and moving materials around the work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Process-driven approach

Tools

Hand tools

Basic machinery

Job description

Production Operative, East Kilbride, 24,750 + Overtime + Bonus

We're hiring a Production Operative to join a growing manufacturing team in East Kilbride. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established business that supplies into a global, high-tech industry, offering long-term job security, hands-on training, and excellent benefits.

If you're someone who takes pride in following a process, working with care, and doing things properly, this role could be a perfect fit.

What you'll be doing:

• Working through a structured production process using raw materials and components
• Following clear work instructions at each stage to ensure products are made to a high standard
• Using hand tools and operating basic machinery (full training provided)
• Preparing, shaping and finishing parts using manual and powered equipment
• Handling delicate or precision-made components with care
• Carrying out regular checks to ensure parts meet quality requirements
• Safely loading and moving materials and products around the work area
• Supporting a clean, organised, and safety-focused working environment
• Reporting any issues or defects clearly to your supervisor
• Helping with basic maintenance and cleaning of machines and tools

What we're looking for:

• A careful, reliable, and process-driven approach to work
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow clear instructions
• Experience in a hands-on, production, or process-based role is helpful
• Comfortable working on your feet and carrying out manual tasks
• A team player with a good attitude and willingness to learn
• Any experience with hand tools, machinery, or quality checks is a bonus, but not essential

What's on offer:

• 24,750 salary + overtime
• 4 day working week - Monday to Wednesday 07:00-17:15, Thursday 07:00-16:45
• Twice-yearly company bonus scheme
• Company pension, death-in-service benefit, Cycle to Work and Electric Car Scheme

If you're someone who enjoys working with your hands, values structure and consistency, and wants to be part of a growing and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!

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