Production Operatives

The Best Connection Group Limited; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing recruitment agency is seeking Die Cutting & Gluing Operatives for temporary to permanent positions in Rochester. Candidates should be committed to long-term employment and may have no prior experience as full training will be provided. Responsibilities include operating machinery, quality checking products, and assisting in production runs. Ideal candidates are reliable, hands-on, and willing to learn. Initial training occurs on night shifts with a transition to day shifts upon successful completion.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required if the applicant has the right attitude.
• Open to completing initial training on a night shift.
• Youthful, career-driven applicants encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Operating die cutting and/or gluing machinery after training.
• Assisting with machine setup and production runs.
• Quality checking finished products.
• General factory and production duties.
• Working as part of a skilled production team.

Skills

Keen to learn a new trade or skill

Reliable

Hands-on attitude

Comfortable in fast-paced environments

Job description

Die Cutting & Gluing Operatives - Temp to Perm

Location: Stood

Shift: Training on Night Shift (role will move to days)

Pay: Competitive - dependent on experience

We are currently recruiting multiple operatives (up to 4 positions) to join a busy die cutting and gluing department on a temporary to permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a new career within manufacturing. While experience in die cutting or gluing is desirable, full training will be provided, and we are equally keen to hear from applicants with no previous experience who have the right attitude and work ethic.

The Role:

• Operating die cutting and/or gluing machinery (after training)
• Assisting with machine setup and production runs
• Quality checking finished products
• General factory and production duties
• Working as part of a skilled production team

The Ideal Candidate:

• Keen to learn a new trade or skill
• Reliable, hands‑on, and committed to long‑term employment
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Open to completing initial training on a night shift
• Youthful, career‑driven applicants encouraged (but not essential)

⚠️ Please note: This role is not suited to professionals seeking short‑term work (e.g. accountants, graphic designers, etc.). We are looking for candidates committed to building a long‑term career in manufacturing.

Training & Progression:

• Full training provided
• Initial training will take place on night shifts
• Permanent roles will be day shift following successful training
• Opportunity to develop into a skilled operator

Apply Now:

If you're looking for a new career path and a long‑term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV, and a member of our team will be in touch.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.