Production Operative

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Varteg; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% shift allowance

Paid breaks

Rotating shifts

Job summary

Pertemps Cardiff Commercial is recruiting for a well-established manufacturing business near Pontypool. A Production Operative role in Varteg offers rotating shifts 6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm, with paid breaks and a shift allowance. You will sand, drill, and finish components for the automotive sector in a busy preparation dept.

Previous hands-on manufacturing experience is preferred; training will be provided. Apply now to join a practical, detail-oriented team in a full-time temporary position.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or hands-on environments preferred.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow stage-by-stage processes.

Responsibilities

• Sand down components to required finish.
• Drill holes accurately following specifications.
• Prepare and finish components for production.
• Follow a clear stage-by-stage preparation process.
• Use basic hand and power tools.
• Check work to ensure quality standards.
• Identify defects or issues with components.
• Follow work instructions and production specifications.
• Keep work area clean, tidy and safe.
• Work as part of the wider manufacturing team.

Skills

Practical hands-on

Attention to detail

Follow process

Quality checks

Reliability & punctuality

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

This full-time, temporary Production Operative role in Varteg involves preparing specialist components for the automotive sector. Working rotating shifts of 6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm, the successful candidate will sand down parts to the required finish and drill holes accurately to specification. Practical, hands-on ability and attention to detail are essential, along with the capacity to follow stage-by-stage processes within a busy preparation department.

Pay ranges from £13.45 to £15.47 per hour, the higher rate including a 15% shift allowance, and breaks are paid.

Pertemps Cardiff Commercial is recruiting for a well-established manufacturing business near Pontypool.

Production Operatives Pontypool £13.45 per hour + 15% shift allowance = £15.47 per hou 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.

• Sanding down components to the required finish
• Drilling holes accurately following specifications
• 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

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.