- Are you looking for a dynamic role in manufacturing?Join our team as a Production Operative in Coleford and be a part of a thriving production environment.Our client prides themselves on having a passion for great food, and world-class business processes and are proud of the exceptionally talented people working at the Coleford facility. We'd love for you to join our talented team! Job title: Production OperativeJob type: Temporary - OngoingLocation: ColefAre you looking for a dynamic role in manufacturing?Join our team as a Production Operative in Coleford and be a part of a thriving production environment.Our client prides themselves on having a passion for great food, and world-class business processes and are proud of the exceptionally talented people working at the Coleford facility. We'd love for you to join our talented team! Job title: Production OperativeJob type: Temporary - OngoingLocation: Colef
- Are you an experienced Production Operative or looking to start a career in manufacturing? We're seeking a motivated and safety-conscious individual to join our team as a Production Operative - at DS Smith Packaging in Blunham.You will be responsible for the safe operation of movement of materials ensuring you meet productivity and performance targets, which include quality, waste, and customer service. In addition, you will ensure that maintenance and cleAre you an experienced Production Operative or looking to start a career in manufacturing? We're seeking a motivated and safety-conscious individual to join our team as a Production Operative - at DS Smith Packaging in Blunham.You will be responsible for the safe operation of movement of materials ensuring you meet productivity and performance targets, which include quality, waste, and customer service. In addition, you will ensure that maintenance and cle
- Join Our Team at JLR's EPMC Site!Start your career in manufacturing with Jaguar Land Rover's Electrical Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC) Site. No experience needed - whether you're new to the workforce or seeking a career change, we welcome you!Pay Rates:Starting from £15.91 ph basic rate with shift premium payable on relevant shift patternsExcellent overtime rates availableShift Patterns:Example shift pattern: 3 Shift RotationWeek 1: Mornings: 6.00Join Our Team at JLR's EPMC Site!Start your career in manufacturing with Jaguar Land Rover's Electrical Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC) Site. No experience needed - whether you're new to the workforce or seeking a career change, we welcome you!Pay Rates:Starting from £15.91 ph basic rate with shift premium payable on relevant shift patternsExcellent overtime rates availableShift Patterns:Example shift pattern: 3 Shift RotationWeek 1: Mornings: 6.00
- Join the Revolution at Jaguar Land Rover's Battery Assembly Centre (BAC)!Kickstart your career in cutting-edge manufacturing at our state-of-the-art Battery Assembly Centre (BAC). This is your chance to be at the heart of JLR's electrification journey, building battery packs for the next generation of all-electric Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar vehicles. No experience? No problem! We provide full training for those new to the workforce or seeJoin the Revolution at Jaguar Land Rover's Battery Assembly Centre (BAC)!Kickstart your career in cutting-edge manufacturing at our state-of-the-art Battery Assembly Centre (BAC). This is your chance to be at the heart of JLR's electrification journey, building battery packs for the next generation of all-electric Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar vehicles. No experience? No problem! We provide full training for those new to the workforce or see
- Are you an experienced production operative?Do you see yourself as part of a large team working for a multinational global brand? Job title: Production OperativeJob type: Temporary - ongoingPay rate: £14.55 for the first 12 weeks, then rising to £16.17Working pattern: 3 on 3 off (rotating days & nights)Location: Wakefield, WF2 0XRTimings: Day (07h00-19h00), Nights (19h00-07h00) Our client manufactures, distributes, sells and markets some of the world's stAre you an experienced production operative?Do you see yourself as part of a large team working for a multinational global brand? Job title: Production OperativeJob type: Temporary - ongoingPay rate: £14.55 for the first 12 weeks, then rising to £16.17Working pattern: 3 on 3 off (rotating days & nights)Location: Wakefield, WF2 0XRTimings: Day (07h00-19h00), Nights (19h00-07h00) Our client manufactures, distributes, sells and markets some of the world's st
- Production Operative - A Great and Amazing Opportunity Are you an experienced Production or Manufacturing professional looking for your next challenge? Do you have the drive to work in a fast-paced, high-quality production environment where precision, safety, and efficiency are key? If you are based in or near Devizes and ready to join a dedicated team, this could be the role for you. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and motivated individual tProduction Operative - A Great and Amazing Opportunity Are you an experienced Production or Manufacturing professional looking for your next challenge? Do you have the drive to work in a fast-paced, high-quality production environment where precision, safety, and efficiency are key? If you are based in or near Devizes and ready to join a dedicated team, this could be the role for you. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and motivated individual t
- Do you have experience within a production or manufacturing environment? Do you consider yourself to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and an asset to a busy team?Are you based in or around Launceston?This role is ideal for someone with production or manufacturing experience and a safety-first approach, although training will be provided.Role: Production Operative (Double Days)Location: DS Smith Packaging, Hurdon Road, Launceston, PL15 9HNJob Type: Full TimDo you have experience within a production or manufacturing environment? Do you consider yourself to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and an asset to a busy team?Are you based in or around Launceston?This role is ideal for someone with production or manufacturing experience and a safety-first approach, although training will be provided.Role: Production Operative (Double Days)Location: DS Smith Packaging, Hurdon Road, Launceston, PL15 9HNJob Type: Full Tim
- This is an exciting opportunity to become a proud creator of modern luxury by joining the Production team at Jaguar Land Rover's Pilot Operations Castle Bromwich Plant and to start your career in manufacturing. The role involves working together in a team, cooperating with others to build luxury cars. No experience is needed, so whether you're looking to take your first steps into the working world, fed up with staring at screens or just want to know you'This is an exciting opportunity to become a proud creator of modern luxury by joining the Production team at Jaguar Land Rover's Pilot Operations Castle Bromwich Plant and to start your career in manufacturing. The role involves working together in a team, cooperating with others to build luxury cars. No experience is needed, so whether you're looking to take your first steps into the working world, fed up with staring at screens or just want to know you'
- Production Operative (Nights) Are you an experienced Production or Manufacturing professional looking for your next challenge? Do you have the drive to work in a fast-paced, high-quality production environment where precision, safety, and efficiency are key? If you are based in or near Launceston and ready to join a dedicated team, this could be the role for you.Location: Launceston, Cornwall (PL15)Position Type: Full-time, Contract - 3 months initially, wProduction Operative (Nights) Are you an experienced Production or Manufacturing professional looking for your next challenge? Do you have the drive to work in a fast-paced, high-quality production environment where precision, safety, and efficiency are key? If you are based in or near Launceston and ready to join a dedicated team, this could be the role for you.Location: Launceston, Cornwall (PL15)Position Type: Full-time, Contract - 3 months initially, w
- Looking for a challenging and rewarding Warehouse Associate role in a cutting-edge biotech company?Moderna, a leader in mRNA science, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual with GMP Warehouse experience to join our team in Harwell, Oxfordshire. You'll play a vital role in coordinating deliveries, managing inventory, and adhering to strict GMP regulations. This is a 6-month contract with the potential for extension or permanent employment. IfLooking for a challenging and rewarding Warehouse Associate role in a cutting-edge biotech company?Moderna, a leader in mRNA science, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual with GMP Warehouse experience to join our team in Harwell, Oxfordshire. You'll play a vital role in coordinating deliveries, managing inventory, and adhering to strict GMP regulations. This is a 6-month contract with the potential for extension or permanent employment. If
- Are you a Content Designer passionate about crafting clear, user-friendly content for digital public services? We're looking for a talented individual to join our client's team and help shape the way citizens interact with the government. In this role, you will be responsible for the full content design lifecycle, from initial research to final delivery. You will work within a dynamic, cross-functional team, collaborating with user researchers, product ownAre you a Content Designer passionate about crafting clear, user-friendly content for digital public services? We're looking for a talented individual to join our client's team and help shape the way citizens interact with the government. In this role, you will be responsible for the full content design lifecycle, from initial research to final delivery. You will work within a dynamic, cross-functional team, collaborating with user researchers, product own
- Want to work for a company that makes a real difference?We're hiring Receiving/Unpacking Investigators to join our team in Witney, Oxfordshire! You'll be responsible for carefully inspecting and unpacking medical devices, ensuring they meet the highest standards. We're looking for people who are organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently. Basic computer skills are a must.Role: Warehouse AssociateLocation: Abbott Labatories, WitneyRaWant to work for a company that makes a real difference?We're hiring Receiving/Unpacking Investigators to join our team in Witney, Oxfordshire! You'll be responsible for carefully inspecting and unpacking medical devices, ensuring they meet the highest standards. We're looking for people who are organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently. Basic computer skills are a must.Role: Warehouse AssociateLocation: Abbott Labatories, WitneyRa
- Are you ready to be a vital part of our manufacturing team? We are seeking a dedicated and reliable individual to join us as a Hose Plant Operative in Leicester location. If you have a passion for quality, a knack for detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Job title: Hose Plant OperativeJob type: Temporary - OngoingPay Rate: £13.30 per hour AM shift, £15.96 per hour PM shift Location: Leicester, LE9 9JTWorking days: MondAre you ready to be a vital part of our manufacturing team? We are seeking a dedicated and reliable individual to join us as a Hose Plant Operative in Leicester location. If you have a passion for quality, a knack for detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Job title: Hose Plant OperativeJob type: Temporary - OngoingPay Rate: £13.30 per hour AM shift, £15.96 per hour PM shift Location: Leicester, LE9 9JTWorking days: Mond
- Are you ready to grow your skills working for a globally recognized brand? This Manual Line Operator/Assembly Operative role at Caterpillar Skinningrove offers a challenging, quality-driven manufacturing environment. The position requires a fully flexible worker who can operate at various workstations throughout the factory.Key responsibilities include manual handling and lifting, carrying out and recording quality checks, and operating overhead cranes aloAre you ready to grow your skills working for a globally recognized brand? This Manual Line Operator/Assembly Operative role at Caterpillar Skinningrove offers a challenging, quality-driven manufacturing environment. The position requires a fully flexible worker who can operate at various workstations throughout the factory.Key responsibilities include manual handling and lifting, carrying out and recording quality checks, and operating overhead cranes alo
- Are you passionate about making a difference in health care quality? Do you enjoy using your strong analytical skills to work independently?Complaints Investigator (Night Shift/ Days shifts) - Join a Global Health care Leader in Witney!If so, we're looking for you! We're seeking Complaints Investigators to join our team at a leading global medical device and health care company based in Witney, Oxfordshire.What You'll Do:Investigate Product Returns: You'llAre you passionate about making a difference in health care quality? Do you enjoy using your strong analytical skills to work independently?Complaints Investigator (Night Shift/ Days shifts) - Join a Global Health care Leader in Witney!If so, we're looking for you! We're seeking Complaints Investigators to join our team at a leading global medical device and health care company based in Witney, Oxfordshire.What You'll Do:Investigate Product Returns: You'll
- Are you ready to grow your skills working for a globally recognized brand? This Manual Line Operator/Assembly Operative role at Skinningrove offers a challenging, quality-driven manufacturing environment. The position requires a fully flexible worker who can operate at various workstations throughout the factory.Key responsibilities include manual handling and lifting, carrying out and recording quality checks, and operating overhead cranes along with otheAre you ready to grow your skills working for a globally recognized brand? This Manual Line Operator/Assembly Operative role at Skinningrove offers a challenging, quality-driven manufacturing environment. The position requires a fully flexible worker who can operate at various workstations throughout the factory.Key responsibilities include manual handling and lifting, carrying out and recording quality checks, and operating overhead cranes along with othe
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production operative jobs overview
On this page, you will find a list of our current production operative jobs and an overview of the typical responsibilities and expectations of a production operative. You can compare and filter relevant production operative positions based on specialism, location and salary to find your ideal job match.
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production operative jobs contract types
Production operative jobs are available in the following contract types:
- production operative jobs – permanent: in a permanent position, you work as a production operative until retirement or resignation. You enjoy job security and a steady income.
- production operative jobs – contract: in a contract position, you work for the same company for a fixed period. It helps you determine if you are the perfect fit for the role.
- production operative jobs – temporary: in a temporary position, you work for a few months. You gain valuable experience in manufacturing without a long-term commitment.
- production operative jobs – full-time: in a full-time role, you work the regular production schedule, which could be in shifts. It is the perfect role if you are looking for a regular routine.
- production operative jobs – part-time: in a part-time position, you work a few hours a week. This gives you the flexibility to handle other commitments.
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about production operative jobs
As a production operative, you work in a manufacturing or production plant. Your duties involve feeding raw materials into the machines or operating them during production. Aside from operating heavy machinery, you repair and maintain the equipment used in production. You require manual dexterity and technical knowledge to handle the production equipment.
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how much does a production operative make in the UK?
You will find more information on the production operative salary on the production operative job profile page. You can also find the salary for each specific job shown here if you click on the description.
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how do I apply for a job as a production operative?
If you are interested in becoming a production operative, a university degree or an apprenticeship is a great place to begin. For information on the qualifications and relevant education needed for the role, see the 'education and qualifications' section of our production operative job profile.
To become a production operative, you require minimal post-secondary qualifications. Most employers prefer entry-level workers willing to undergo training programmes customised to the factory's needs. However, you can start with a certificate course in maintenance or machine operations to gain relevant knowledge. Alternatively, find apprenticeship opportunities in production and manufacturing.
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