Production Operative

Aqumen Business Solutions Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Aqumen Business Solutions Ltd is recruiting a Production Operative for our Wakefield manufacturing site. The role includes operating machinery, removing finished goods, packing and labeling, and maintaining quality checks on a fast-paced line.

The position is on-site in WF1 with two shift patterns, Monday-Thursday and Friday options. Temporary contract with a pay rate of £12.71 per hour, with potential progression to £13.89 per hour. Candidates must be available for either shift.

Qualifications

• Previous machine-operating or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Good attention to detail and a proactive approach.
• Reliable, safety-focused, and able to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operating machinery and keeping production running smoothly
• Removing finished products from the line
• Packing, labelling, and completing basic paperwork
• Carrying out visual quality checks
• Reprocessing waste using the waste picker
• Cleaning machinery and maintaining a tidy work area
• Following all Health & Safety procedures
• Working as part of a team to hit production targets

Skills

Machine operation

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Production Operative

Hours: Either Monday-Thursday 6am-2pm & Friday 6am-1pm or Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm & Friday 8am-4pm.

MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR EITHER SHIFT

Pay rate: £12.71 per hour with potential opportunity to increase £13.89 per hour

We’re hiring a General Operator on behalf of our clients manufacturing site in Wakefield.

Role includes:

• Operating machinery and keeping production running smoothly


• Removing finished products from the line


• Packing, labelling, and completing basic paperwork


• Carrying out visual quality checks


• Reprocessing waste using the waste picker


• Cleaning machinery and maintaining a tidy work area


• Following all Health & Safety procedures


• Working as part of a team to hit production targets

What we’re looking for:

• Previous machine‑operating or manufacturing experience preferred


• Good attention to detail and a proactive approach


• Reliable, safety‑focused, and able to work well in a team

Company: Aqumen Business Solutions Ltd

Salary: £12.71 to £12.71 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: WF1

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 28 Oct 2026

Closing date: 27 Nov 2026

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