Production Operatives (3 Shift)

Pin Point Recruitment; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums

Full training

Permanent opportunities

Onsite facilities

Canteen

Job summary

Pin Point Recruitment is recruiting a Production Operative in Houghton-le-Spring for a three-shift pattern. You will use air tools, spray guns, and hog rings to assemble automotive components and perform visual quality checks, while following safety procedures.

The role offers training, a supportive team, and opportunities for long-term, stable work with shift premiums and overtime options.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing/production experience preferred but not essential.
• Positive attitude, reliability and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialist equipment such as air tools, spray guns, and hog rings.
• Assemble and produce high-quality automotive components.
• Carry out visual quality checks on your work and follow safety processes.
• Support teammates to keep production running smoothly.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Teamwork

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Job description

Production Operative - 3 Shift Pattern

Houghton-le-Spring

Pay rates:

• * Days: £12.99 per hour
• * Lates: £15.07 per hour
• * Nights: £18.06 per hour
• * Overtime: £17.28 - £25.98 per hour

Build something you can be proud of together.

We're working with a world-leading automotive manufacturer with over 100 years of innovation. Their modern, well-organised facility has a strong order book and is continuing to grow and they're now welcoming Production Operatives to join the team on a long-term basis, with immediate starts available.

This is a supportive, inclusive workplace where people are trained properly, treated with respect, and given opportunities to develop no matter their background.

The Role

As a Production Operative, you'll be part of a close-knit production team, where quality, safety, and teamwork matter.

You’ll be trained to:

• * Use specialist equipment such as air tools, spray guns, and hog rings
• * Assemble and produce high-quality automotive components
• * Carry out visual quality checks on your own work
• * Follow clear health & safety processes designed to keep everyone safe
• * Support your teammates to keep production running smoothly

No two days are exactly the same, and you'll learn valuable skills used across modern manufacturing.

Shift Pattern

This role operates on a three-shift rotation:

• * Days: 7am - 3pm
• * Lates: 3pm - 11pm
• * Nights: 11pm - 7am

You’ll need to be flexible to work all shifts and overtime when required. Shift premiums reflect this flexibility.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in people, not just CVs.

• * Manufacturing experience is helpful but not essential full training is provided
• * A positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn
• * Ability to work as part of a team in a structured environment

If you've worked in care, retail, hospitality, warehousing, or production before, your skills are highly transferable.

What You'll Get in Return

• * Competitive hourly pay with generous shift premiums
• * Full training and ongoing development
• * Long-term, stable work with permanent opportunities
• * Summer and winter factory shutdowns
• * Subsidised onsite canteen
• * Free tea and coffee
• * Free onsite parking (cars, motorbikes, and bicycles)
• * Leisure facilities (including a pool table)
• * Lockers and personal storage
• * Free feminine hygiene products
• * Regular wellbeing events and initiatives

Our Commitment

This site is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive working environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds.