Production Operative


Company:	The Job People
Salary:	£35,000 to £41,500 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dronfield, S18 2XU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Oct 2026
Closing date:	16 Nov 2026

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Summary

Production Operative

Immediate Starts - Genuine Opportunity for permanent employment

Training provided - Choose to work: days or nights - Monday to Thursday or a 4 on 4 off shift pattern

Regular days working 4 x 11.5hr shifts the gross weekly pay is £680.32 - annual pay £35,376

Regular Nights working 4 x 11.5hr shifts the gross weekly pay is £799.89 - annual pay £41,594

4 on 4 off (average 40.25hrs per week) gross weekly pay is £726.33 - annual pay £37,769

Plus overtime is available

We are looking for hardworking and committed Production Operatives to become part of a fast-paced foundry team. This role is ideal for candidates with production or manufacturing experience who are eager to develop their expertise and grow within a long-established engineering organisation.

Days - Monday to Thursday - 6am to 6pm

Nights - Monday to Thursday - 6pm to 6am

4 on 4 off - 6am to 6pm shift pattern

Based in Dronfield -

accessible by public transport

Responsibilities for a Production Operative

Training will be provided - we have work in many areas of the foundry and will ideally find the most suitable position for you, duties can include:

Machine operating - deburring castings using large power tools and hand tools

Production line work and quality checks

Knocking off castings - using a hammer - knocking off the feeders

Pouring molten metal

Mould making / Core Making

Assist with crane operations and material handling when required.

Carry out routine maintenance and preparation of equipment for the next shift.

Maintain housekeeping standards and follow all health and safety procedures.

Experience required for a Production Operative

Previous experience as a Production Operative in manufacturing, foundry, engineering, recycling, or heavy industry.

Experience operating machinery within a production environment.

Overhead crane experience would be advantageous.

Strong commitment to workplace safety.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Reliable, hardworking, and willing to learn.

Manufacturing and production background prefered

Permanent Benefits

Monthly production bonus.

Regular overtime opportunities.

Company Salary Exchange Pension Scheme

Life Assurance benefit.

Westfield Health Care Plan.

25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays. Shutdown weeks plus 5 floating days holiday

Working hours available:

Choose to work days or nights or a 4 on 4 off shift pattern

Monday to Thursday 6am to 6pm

Nights Monday to Thursday 6pm to 6am

4 on 4 off - days 6am to 6pm

Overtime opportunities.

Full training and support.

Career development opportunities.

Based in Dronfield - accessible by public transport

If you're an experienced Production Operative looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you

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