Production Operative (Fixed-Term) - Stroud, Shift Variety

First Base Employment Ltd; Stroud; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

First Base Employment Ltd in Stroud is seeking Production Operatives on a fixed term contract starting ASAP until 31 December 2027. The role involves a 39-hour week with a rotating early, late and day shift pattern, including a Friday finish.

You will monitor production machinery, maintain quality and safety standards, uphold housekeeping, provide break cover for line supervisors and operators, and minimise wastage. Forklift licence preferred; strong teamwork and detail orientation are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a busy production environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Experience in manufacturing settings.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Capable of maintaining paperwork systems with basic maths.
• Strong attention to detail in repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring production machinery.
• Maintaining product quality and safety standards.
• Upholding housekeeping standards.
• Providing break cover for line supervisors and operators.
• Monitoring and minimising component wastage.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Manufacturing experience

Independent worker

Paperwork systems

Attention to detail

Tools

Counterbalance forklift license

Job description

First Base Employment Ltd in Stroud is seeking Production Operatives on a fixed term contract starting ASAP until 31 December 2027. The role involves a 39-hour week with a rotating early, late and day shift pattern, including a Friday finish.

You will monitor production machinery, maintain quality and safety standards, uphold housekeeping, provide break cover for line supervisors and operators, and minimise wastage. Forklift licence preferred; strong teamwork and detail orientation are essential.