Production Operative - Dewsbury

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Permanent employment possibility

Pay rise after 12 weeks

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking Production Operatives for a manufacturing client in Dewsbury on a temporary, long-term ongoing contract. Rotating shifts run 6:00 AM–2:00 PM or 2:00 PM–10:00 PM Monday–Thursday with earlier finishes on Friday; 39 hours weekly.

Pay starts at £14.62 per hour, rising to £15.53 after 12 weeks. The role involves packing, feeding machines, cleaning, quality checks, and maintaining a safe production floor.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable, punctual and able to work well within a team.
• Previous production experience preferred.
• Full training will be provided.
• Must drive or live within walking distance; own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Packing orders and preparing products for dispatch
• Feeding machines and monitoring their operation
• Performing routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure product standards
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment on the production shop floor
• Supporting other tasks on the production line as required

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Health & Safety

Job description

Manpower UK seeks Production Operatives for a manufacturing client in Dewsbury on a temporary, long-term ongoing contract. Working 39 hours weekly across rotating shifts, staff cover 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM or 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM Monday to Thursday, with earlier finishes on Friday. Pay starts at £14.62 hourly, rising to £15.53 after twelve weeks' service. Duties involve general production tasks; prior manufacturing experience is preferred, though full training is given. Reliability and a strong work ethic are essential. Due to start times and site location, applicants must drive or reside within walking distance. Own transport is required.

Production Operative (Long-Term Ongoing Contract) Location: Dewsbury Working Hours: Rotating shifts Morning Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Monday to Thursday), 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Friday) Afternoon Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Monday to Thursday), 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Friday) Total Weekly Hours: 39 hours Pay Rates: Rotating Shift: £14.62 per hour Pay Rise: After 12 weeks of service - £15.53 PLEASE note due to start time and location you MUST have your own transport or live within walking distance.

Job Overview: Our client is a leading manufacturing company based in Dewsbury and are looking for reliable, hard-working individuals to join their team as Unskilled Production Operatives on a long-term, ongoing contract. The ideal candidates will have previous production experience, although full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Packing orders and preparing products for dispatch
• Feeding machines and monitoring their operation
• Performing routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure product standards
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment on the production shop floor
• Supporting other tasks on the production line as required

Requirements

• Previous production experience is preferred
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work well within a team
• Ability to follow instructions and adhere to health and safety standards
• Flexibility to work on rotating shifts
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail

Benefits

• Full-time, regular hours with the opportunity for overtime
• Ongoing contract with a possibility of permanent employment for the right candidate
• Pay increase after 12 weeks