Production Operative
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.73 to £14.03 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Batley, WF17 9XA |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 21 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 28 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Job Title: Production Operative
Location: WF17, Batley
Salary: £13.73 per hour (starter rate)
About the Role
We are currently looking for reliable and hardworking
Production Operatives to join a busy manufacturing unit in Batley.
This is a hands-on production role within a
modern, highly automated environment, where you'll work alongside machinery to help manufacture and produce products efficiently and to a high standard.
You'll be part of a team, monitoring the production process, carrying out routine checks and ensuring everything is running smoothly and safely.
Working Hours - Rotating Shift Pattern
Week 1: 5:50am - 2:00pm
Week 2: 1:50pm - 9:30pm
After 12 weeks, employees will move onto an
annualised hours contract, which includes a requirement to work
7 Saturdays per year.
Key Responsibilities
- Working alongside automated production machinery
- Monitoring the production process and output
- Carrying out routine quality checks
- Operating equipment safely and efficiently
- Completing repetitive production tasks when required
- Identifying and reporting any issues with the production process
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
- Following all health and safety procedures
- Working effectively as part of a busy production team
Requirements
- Previous production or manufacturing experience is beneficial but
- Comfortable working around machinery and automated processes
- Ability to work rotating shifts
- Comfortable with repetitive tasks
- Good attention to detail
- Reliable, punctual and willing to learn
- Strong work ethic and a positive attitude
not essential
What We Offer
- Structured rotating shift pattern
- Modern, automated manufacturing environment
- Full training provided
- Opportunity to move onto an annualised hours contract after 12 weeks
- Long-term employment opportunity
£13.73 per hour starting rate
If you're reliable, hands-on and looking for a long-term opportunity within a busy manufacturing environment,
we'd love to hear from you!
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age