Mechanical Production Operative

  • Permanent
  • Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire
  • Posted: 25th August 2026
  • Salary: Up to £36669.3600 per annum + Monthly Bonus + 10% Pension
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH17462
  • Industry:
  • Location: Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills:

Monthly bonus up to £400, 27 holidays per annum, clean, modern & organised facilities, and a 10% combined pension scheme are just a few of the perks that the Mechanical Production Operative will enjoy whilst working with this impressive, globally operating manufacturing business.

Supplying a variety of high-profile industries including Oil & Gas and Automotive, this manufacturing giant employ over 20,000 people globally turn over €5B per year. Because of continued demand of their services and products, they are looking to increase headcount at their Bradford facility by recruiting a Mechanical Production Operative on a permanent basis.

This employer is based in BRADFORD and the successful Mechanical Production Operative will easily be able to commute from surrounding towns & cities including Wakefield, Leeds, Huddersfield, Halifax, Dewsbury, Shipley, Brighouse and Elland.

Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical Production Operative:

  • Assist with the process operation, tooling changes, loading of raw material and unloading of completed products
  • Remove completed products and prepare the lines ready to commence
  • Conduct final inspection of completed products and input results into SAP
  • Ensure that product is loaded & unloaded effectively in order to ensure optimum efficiency
  • Maintaining stock levels of consumables at all times

Working Hours of the Mechanical Production Operative:
Continental Shifts – averaging 42 hours per week which will involve weekend working
4 on / 4 off – 2 days & 2 nights

  • Day Shift: 05:50 to 17:50
  • Night Shift: 17:50 to 05:50

For the Mechanical Production Operative role, we are keen to receive CVs from individuals who possess:

  • Experience working within a factory or manufacturing environment
  • Be physically fit and comfortable working in a demanding role
  • A flexible approach to working hours
  • IDEAL BUT NOT ESSENTIAL: Hold a valid counterbalance license

In return, the Mechanical Production Operative will receive:

  • Renumeration: £36,669.36 (£16.79 per hour)
  • Bonus Scheme: Based on production output & quality – potential to earn up to £400 per month / £4,800 per year
  • Holiday Entitlement: 27 Days per annum including public holidays
  • Pension Scheme: 10% Combined – 7% employer / 3% employee
  • Permanent employment with a globally operating business

To apply for this position, please click “Apply Now” and attach a copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Callum Good at E3 Recruitment for more information

 
 

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