Production Operative

  • Temporary
  • Lewes, East Sussex
  • Posted: 29th May 2026
  • Salary: Up to £12.71 per hour + £100 Bonus PW + Premium OT
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH17227
  • Industry:
  • Location: Lewes, East Sussex
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills:

Are you a Production Operative? Do you live in commutable distance to Lewes, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, East Sussex? If, so this opportunity could be for you, we are looking for a number of Operatives to join an international engineering manufacturer who supply their bespoke products on an international basis, providing ongoing training, development and career progression. The company have been established for over 200 years.

They are looking for Operatives to join them. This is a temporary to permanent opportunity based on performance.

Key responsibilities for the Production Operative role:

  • Operating machinery
  • Completing relevant paperwork
  • Basic maintenance to be carried out
  • General upkeep and housekeeping of the production environment with focus.

Experience of the Production Operative:

  • Proven experience of working in a manufacturing/production environment
  • Possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Computer literate
  • Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
  • Worked within a fast-paced environment

Ideally the Production Operative will have previous experience working within and industrial production, manufacturing environment.

What’s in return for the Production Operative:

  • £12.71 per hour starting rate plus bonus of average £100 a week
  • Monday to Thursday working pattern – 4 days on, 3 days off
  • 39 hours basic and premium overtime available
  • Ongoing training provided to up-skill further

If you think that this Operative role is for you then please “click apply” or for more information please contact Dan Edley on 01484 645269.

 
 

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