Production Operative — Four-Day Week, 20% Back-Shift Pay

Pertemps Tm; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Back-shift pay 20%

Four-day week

8am-6pm

Job summary

Pertemps is recruiting a Production Operative near Carlisle to support the manufacture of high-quality composite panels. You will join a busy production team, following safety procedures and contributing to a clean, organised work environment.

Your role includes operating production equipment, recording production data, reporting faults and working with maintenance and QA to meet targets. A four-day week, 8am–6pm shifts, and an own car for commuting are on offer.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a factory or manufacturing environment.
• Good communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to complete accurate records.
• Strong awareness of health and safety and the importance of following procedures.
• Excellent timekeeping, reliability and a flexible approach to work.
• Ability to use initiative, stay calm under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to learn new equipment and support colleagues where needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment safely and efficiently following training.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and minimise waste and rework.
• Follow health and safety procedures, including toolbox talks and team briefings.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and organised working environment.
• Complete production records and basic computer entries accurately.
• Report equipment faults and quality issues promptly.
• Work closely with production colleagues, maintenance and quality teams.
• Support continuous improvement and help the team meet production targets.
• Undertake further training to develop your skills and knowledge.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Communication

Timekeeping

Adaptability

Initiative

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Pertemps is recruiting a Production Operative near Carlisle to support the manufacture of high-quality composite panels. You will join a busy production team, following safety procedures and contributing to a clean, organised work environment.

Your role includes operating production equipment, recording production data, reporting faults and working with maintenance and QA to meet targets. A four-day week, 8am–6pm shifts, and an own car for commuting are on offer.