Production Operative - Rotating Day Shift

Bamford Contract Services Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company in Oldham is seeking Production Operatives for a temp-to-perm role with rotating day shifts. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in production and be comfortable with repetitive tasks while ensuring quality standards. This role offers competitive pay at £12.21 per hour with immediate starts available from January 2026. Successful candidates will have opportunities for progression within the business. Apply online or send your CV to apply.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in production, manufacturing, or factory environments.
• Comfortable working with repetitive tasks and meeting production targets.
• Good attention to detail and quality awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operating within a fast-paced production environment.
• Packing finished products in line with company standards.
• Handling and preparing raw materials for production.
• Feeding products through industrial production machinery.
• Carrying out basic quality checks to ensure product standards are met.
• Palletising finished goods for storage and dispatch.
• Completing production and quality documentation accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Ability to meet production targets

Job description

Production Operative - Rotating Day Shift

Applicants for this role will be contacted in early January 2026*

Job Role: Production Operative – Rotating Day Shift

Start Dates: January 2026 Starts

Rate of Pay: £12.21 per hour

Location: Oldham

Contract Type: Temp to Perm

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday Rotating shifts 6:30am – 2:30pm & 2:30pm – 10:30pm

Our well-established manufacturing client based in Oldham is currently recruiting Production Operatives to join their busy production team. This role is offered on a temp-to-perm basis, with immediate starts available and future start dates from January 2026 for suitable candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating within a fast-paced production environment
• Packing finished products in line with company standards
• Handling and preparing raw materials for production
• Feeding products through industrial production machinery
• Carrying out basic quality checks to ensure product standards are met
• Palletising finished goods for storage and dispatch
• Completing production and quality documentation accurately

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in production, manufacturing, or factory environments
• Comfortable working with repetitive tasks and meeting production targets
• Good attention to detail and quality awareness
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work rotating shifts
• Following the successful completion of a probationary period, there are excellent opportunities for progression into other production and manufacturing roles within the business.

To apply, please apply online or send your CV to (url removed).

Please note: If you have not received a response within 7 working days of applying, unfortunately on this occasion your application has not been successful.

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Job Info: Company: Bamford Contract Services Ltd – Location: Oldham – Posted: Dec 22nd 2025 – Closes: Jan 22nd 2026 – Sector: Manufacturing & Surveying – Contract: Temporary – Hours: Full Time.