Production Operative

  • Permanent
  • Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
  • Posted: 2nd June 2026
  • Salary: Up to £15.05 per hour
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH17259
  • Industry:
  • Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills:

Join a recognised industry leader as a Production Operative with DAYS ONLY, two-week rotation shifts (Week 1 – 5.45am to 2.15pm/ Week 2 – 1.45pm to 10.15pm – Also a fixed 10am-7pm shift available. Monday to Friday. We are looking for proactive team players who can help drive production efficiency, maintain high quality standards and support continuous improvement. In return, we offer excellent training, development opportunities and genuine progression routes within a supportive, team focused environment.

What’s in it for you as a Production Operative?

  • Pay rate: £15.05 per hour
  • Overtime available at premium rates of 1.5 and 2x
  • 31 days holiday (pro rata)
  • Temporary to Permanent
  • Location – Whittlesey
  • Double Shift Pattern – DAYS ONLY (NO NIGHTS!!)
  • Peterborough location is easily accessible from Stamford, Huntingdon, March, Spalding, Bourne, Wisbech, Grantham, Oundle, Ely, Northampton, Bedford, Corby, Kettering, Whittlesey

Requirements for the Production Operative:
* Operating an automated production line to manufacture products to strict QA standards
* Monitoring machinery performance and reporting faults or concerns
* Carrying out manufacturing adjustments and working in line with 5S principles
* Quality testing of selected product batches and escalating issues when necessary
* Working with SCADA and PLC controlled machinery in a modern, advanced facility

Main Responsibilities of the Production Operative:
* Producing high quality products through operation of production machinery
* Manual packing and movement of heavy products
* Maintaining the highest standards of housekeeping and environmental compliance (5S)
* Operating a variety of machines as part of a multi-skilled production team
* Full UK driving licence required due to site location
This position would suit a Production Operative, Production Operator or Multi-Skilled Operative

 
 

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