CALLING ALL COLLEGE LEAVERS & PRODUCTION OPERATIVES!
PRODUCTION OPERATIVE
£23.18 per hour | Inside IR35 | Long-Term Contract
Exceptional Overtime Available at Enhanced Rates
Shift Patterns
Earlies
Monday to Friday | 6:00am to 2:00pm
Lates
Monday to Wednesday | 2:00pm to Midnight
Thursday | 2:00pm to 11:30pm
Friday Off Every Week
Production Operatives Wanted - Join the Team Keeping Britain's Trains Moving
Ford & Stanley Talentwise are recruiting Production Operatives to join a globally recognised engineering business supporting the UK's rail industry.
This is a fantastic opportunity for people with experience in manufacturing, production, warehousing, assembly, or practical hands-on work, as well as college leavers with an engineering qualification who are looking to start their career.
Full training will be provided.
You'll be working on safety-critical rail components, earning a highly competitive hourly rate with significant overtime available at enhanced rates, creating excellent earning potential.
What's In It For You?
✅ £23.18 per hour (Inside IR35)
✅ Excellent overtime opportunities available at enhanced rates
✅ Long-term contract opportunity
✅ Fridays off on the late shift pattern
✅ Full training provided
✅ Great opportunity for college leavers
✅ Work on industry-leading rail projects
✅ Join a respected international engineering organisation
✅ Supportive team environment with ongoing work
The Role
As a Production Operative, you'll play a vital role in the assembly and refurbishment of components used throughout the rail industry.
You'll work from clear instructions, assembling products using basic hand tools while ensuring high levels of quality and attention to detail.
Duties will include:
Following step-by-step assembly instructions
Building and assembling components using hand tools
Stripping, inspecting and rebuilding products
Carrying out visual quality checks
Following established production procedures
Completing simple production records
Maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping
Working as part of a team to meet production targets
About You
We're looking for reliable, motivated individuals who enjoy practical, hands-on work and can follow instructions accurately.
You do not need previous rail experience and full training will be provided.
This role could be suitable for:
Production Operatives
Manufacturing Operatives
Assembly Operatives
Warehouse Operatives with practical experience
Machine Operators
Engineering College Leavers
Candidates with experience using hand tools in work or at home
Essential
Good attention to detail
Ability to follow written and visual instructions
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Good timekeeping and reliability
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Commitment to safe working practices
Desirable
Experience within manufacturing, production, assembly or warehousing environments
Experience using basic hand tools
Level 2 qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related subject
Previous experience working to quality standards
Start Your Engineering Career
Whether you're an experienced Production Operative looking for your next opportunity or a college leaver wanting to get your first step into engineering, this role offers full training, excellent rates of pay and the chance to work on products that help keep Britain's rail network moving.
Apply today.
About Ford & Stanley Group
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.
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