Production Operatives

Gap Personnel; Shaw; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is currently seeking Production Operatives for a well-established paper manufacturer in Shaw, United Kingdom. This role offers excellent opportunities for candidates with prior production or packing experience, with long-term potential for permanent employment. Responsibilities include working on a fast-paced production line, operating machinery, and ensuring quality and safety standards. The position requires a willingness to work rotating shifts across various patterns and pays between £12.21 and £12.81 per hour.

Benefits

Potential weekend overtime paid at 1.5x

Temp to Perm position

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience on production lines is preferred.
• Skilled packing experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Working on a fast-paced production line.
• Operating production machinery.
• Monitoring the production process to ensure it runs smoothly.
• Packing finished products on the packing line.
• Ensuring quality and safety standards are met at all times.

Skills

Good attention to detail

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

We are currently recruiting Production Operatives for our client based in Shaw, OL2. Our client is a well-established paper manufacturer and supplier of high-quality paper hygiene and wiping products.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with previous production or packing experience looking for long‑term work with the potential to secure a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

• Working on a fast‑paced production line
• Operating production machinery
• Monitoring the production process to ensure it runs smoothly
• Packing finished products on the packing line
• Ensuring quality and safety standards are met at all times

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working in a production or manufacturing environment
• Experience on production lines is preferred
• Skilled packing experience is highly desirable
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Willingness to work rotating shifts

Shifts & Working Hours

This role involves rotating shifts across 3 shift patterns:

• 6:00am – 2:00pm
• 2:00pm – 10:00pm
• 10:00pm – 6:00am

Shift patterns include:

• Monday to Friday – Days
• Sunday to Thursday – Nights

Pay & Benefits

Day Shift: £12.21 per hour

Night Shift: £12.81 per hour

Overtime: Potential weekend overtime paid at 1.5x

Position is Temp to Perm for the right candidates.

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