21 production operative jobs found in Wellingborough

Job title: Production Operative Job type: Temporary (for around 2-3 months) Location: Hitchin Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 8am-5pm & Friday, 8am-1pm Hourly rate: £14.00 per hour   Our well known client based in Hitchin are looking for a Temporary Production Operative to support their Factory team for a short term basis. The successful candidate must have a strong background within a Manufacturing & Production environment, with strong dexterity skills and ability to learn & adapt to new skills quickly.   Main duties as a Production Operative: - Electro-Plating manufactured components along the production process - Reading & understanding engineering drawings  - Jig & wire parts during busy periods - Quality inspection upon all finalised production  - Manoeuvring heavy loads around the workshop    What's required for this role: - A strong background within Manufacturing/Production environments - Ability to read & understand technical...

FLT Counterbalance Driver / Production Operative Location: Bourne, PE10 Hours: OPTION #1 - Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm OPTION #2 - Friday, Saturday and Sunday ONLY 6am to 6pm Job Type: Temporary to Permanent Start Date: Immediate Start Available We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established plastic recycling company based in Bourne, PE10. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hardworking individual looking for a long-term position with the potential to become permanent. Requirements: * Valid Counterbalance FLT licence * Previous FLT driving experience * Good work ethic and willingness to undertake a variety of duties * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Duties Include: * Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck * Machine operating * Dispatch and loading activities * Labelling products * Weighing materials * General cleaning and housekeeping * Assisting with other site duties as required This is a...

Light Assembly Operative Rugby (Central Park) 1400 – 2230 Mon – Fri £14.86 (inc shift allowance for working the PM shift) Full Time – Temp 2 Perm We are looking for a new assembly operative to do some light assembly / screening work at a site that makes ceramic products in Rugby. This is a fixed PM shift working on a clean room, handling brushes, reading basic drawings, applying chemicals with brushes and operating a screen-printing machine. It’s a great role for someone who has a BTEC in engineering or equivalent (NOT Civil) and someone who have a great eye for details. This role offers you: £14.86 p/hour Weekly pay via SolviT Recruitment A great springboard into the world of precision engineering. Great facilities. Lots of support from a great production manager. APPLY NOW Just pick up that phone and call Scott @ SolviT Recruitment on (phone number removed) NOW

Cylinder Cleaning Operative We are recruiting for a reliable and hardworking Cylinder Cleaning Operative to support a busy outdoor cleaning operation. The role would suit candidates with previous cleaning, warehouse or production experience. This role involves preparing metal cylinders for reuse by cleaning the exterior surfaces and removing labels, pen marks, and general dirt. Key Responsibilities Cleaning the exterior of metal cylinders to remove labels, pen marks, and general dirt. Lifting cylinders from pallets onto a work bench ready for cleaning. Handling cylinders weighing approximately 7–10 kg each. Keeping the work area clean, tidy, and safe. Following site procedures and health and safety guidance at all times. Working hours and pay Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:30 £13.00 per hour 1 hour unpaid lunch break Work takes place outdoors in a covered area Candidate requirements Comfortable carrying out repetitive manual handling tasks as part of the role. Able to lift and...

Location: Cambridge, CB4 Type: Temporary - 2 months initially Hours: flexible hours between 8am - 6pm (37.5 hours/week) Mon-Fri Salary: £13.85 - £14.87 per hour Job Reference: 36220 Polytec are looking for a Stores Operative to be responsible for the receipt, storage, inventory control and dispatch of components and finished goods within a busy operational environment. The role ensures accurate stock management, efficient order fulfilment and adherence to internal processes and quality standards while supporting internal teams and customer deliveries. Responsibilities • Manage the receipt, inspection, storage and accurate recording of incoming goods within the warehouse system • Pick, kit and issue components for production orders and internal requests while maintaining organised and safe storage areas • Prepare and dispatch customer and internal shipments, including packing, labelling, documentation and arranging courier collections • Process returned goods, demo equipment and...

We are currently recruiting Vehicle Builders to join a leading rail engineering company. This role involves working on the removal, modification, and refitting of vehicle interiors to a high standard, following industry regulations and company procedures.  Key Responsibilities: Remove, modify, strip, and rebuild vehicle interiors including luggage racks, seat frames, and buffet cars. Competently use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and woodworking equipment such as chisels, saws, planes, torque wrenches, and screwdrivers. Operate mechanical machines such as hand saws, bench saws, and portable circular saws safely and effectively. Read and interpret production information and specifications to ensure accurate and efficient completion of tasks. Carry out basic quality control checks to ensure all work meets required standards. Follow all company procedures, safety regulations, and environmental policies at all times. Prioritise health and safety, ensuring compliance with all...

We are currently recruiting Vehicle Builders to join a leading rail engineering company. This role involves working on the removal, modification, and refitting of vehicle interiors to a high standard, following industry regulations and company procedures.  Key Responsibilities: Remove, modify, strip, and rebuild vehicle interiors including luggage racks, seat frames, and buffet cars. Competently use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and woodworking equipment such as chisels, saws, planes, torque wrenches, and screwdrivers. Operate mechanical machines such as hand saws, bench saws, and portable circular saws safely and effectively. Read and interpret production information and specifications to ensure accurate and efficient completion of tasks. Carry out basic quality control checks to ensure all work meets required standards. Follow all company procedures, safety regulations, and environmental policies at all times. Prioritise health and safety, ensuring compliance with all...

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Proving Test Technician - engine focus, for a leading multi-national manufacturing client based in Peterborough. This is an initial 12 month contract position working on site 5 days a week. Working hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:00- 4:30 pm, Friday: 8:00 -1:00pm Pay rate is £24.44ph PAYE or £33.17ph Umbrella. Duties of the role/Responsibilities • Follow documented standard work procedures/instructions to perform safe and defect free assembly of parts and components, using various hand, power tools and lifting equipment provided in the work area • Follow and work to Engineers instructions to install prototype, pilot and production powertrains into machines. • Operate a multitude of different off-highway vehicles • Instrument powertrains installs with, thermocouples, pressure transducers, speed pickups and other forms of sensors. • Diagnose and fix a range of faults on both powertrains and machine. • Work from engineering drawings (electrical,...

Proving Test TechnicianLocation: Peterborough, UK (Fully onsite) Position Type: 12-month contract (with likelihood of extension) Hours: 37 hours per week Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Pay rate: Upto 24 per hour GBP About the Role We are seeking an experienced Proving Test Technician to join a global engineering development team. In this role, you will work on a variety of powertrain installation, integration, shakedown, and testing projects for off-highway machines and heavy vehicles. This position offers hands-on exposure to a diverse range of technical environments, including traditional Internal Combustion (IC) engines, electric systems, and electric vehicle (EV) workshops, with technicians rotating between workshops to gain broader skills. Key ResponsibilitiesInstallation & Integration: Install prototype, pilot, and production powertrains into various off-highway machinery. Testing & Instrumentation: Instrument powertrains with...

Quality Engineer (6 Month Fixed-Term Contract)  Location: North West England Contract: 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract Salary: £32,000 (pro rata) + Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Engineer to join a well-established and growing FMCG manufacturer on a 6 Month fixed-term contract. This role is ideal for someone passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The Role Reporting to the Group Quality Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS), supporting production and supply chain operations, and ensuring products consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS). Conduct internal process and operational audits. Investigate customer complaints and non-conformances using root cause analysis and CAPA methodologies. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to...

Job Title: Payroll Operations & Interface Lead (People Services) Location: Bicester 1-2 days per week onsite with free parkingSalary: £57,000 - £64,750 (Band 8A)Contract: 12 month Fixed-Term Contract (with potential to become permanent) We're partnering with a large, complex public sector organisation undergoing transformation within its People Services function. As part of a recent restructure, a newly created opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Operations & Interface Lead to act as the critical link between HR, Finance and an outsourced payroll provider.This is not a traditional Payroll Manager role. Instead, you'll sit at the centre of the operation, driving connectivity, improving governance and shifting the function from a reactive to a more proactive, insight-led model. Key Responsibilities: Act as the primary interface between the organisation and outsourced payroll provider (SBS) Manage, escalate and drive resolution of complex payroll queries Improve visibility...

Job Title: Vehicle Technician – Military Vehicle Systems Location: Coventry CV6 Vacancy Type: Full-time, Temp/Contract (6 months with potential extensions). Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri). Salary: £19 per hour (Fixed-Term Contract with benefits) Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications. ​ We’re hiring 10 Vehicle Technicians and we need them now. NP Aerospace is expanding its production capability to support high-priority defence programmes, and we’re building a team of skilled Vehicle Technicians to deliver it. This is your chance to work on specialist military vehicles where precision, quality and purpose genuinely matter. You’ll thrive in this role if you’re hands-on, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a team delivering vehicles that protect lives. With immediate starts available and strong potential for extension, this is a real opportunity to get involved in meaningful, high-impact...

Janauary 2026 Starts Maintenance Engineer - Electrical / Mechanical / Multi Skilled Location: Coventry (CV8) Rate: £40.00 per hour Shifts available: 3 Shift Rotation (57K) Contract: 6 Months Contract until end of 2026 ------These roles are inside IR35------ The Role: We are looking to recruit several Multi-Skilled / Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance Engineers from a conveyor, automated, or fast-paced environment and you will be responsible for ensuring that all production and ancillary machinery, equipment, and power systems operate at maximum efficiency. You must have good electrical or mechanical skills and have prior experience working within a production maintenance capacity. Key Performance Indicators - Equipment reliability and performance - Plant Maintenance (TPM & PPM) Qualifications and Experience - Ideally you will have experience with automotive machinery maintenance and fault diagnoses - Mechanical / Electrical / Pneumatics experience - Indentured...

This role offers the opportunity for a Engineering Technician to work within a hands‑on engineering environment, supporting the build, testing and development of advanced systems. Working as part of a small, collaborative team, you will be involved in end‑to‑end activities across assembly, prototyping and production support. The position suits someone with strong engineering enthusiasm who is comfortable working closely with engineers, suppliers and contractors to support project delivery. The Engineering Technician will be responsible for: * Supporting precision assembly of complex electromechanical systems and prototypes * Building components from engineering drawings, schematics and standard operating procedures * Assisting with prototyping and iterative build activities within an R&D environment * Identifying and resolving mechanical or electrical faults during build and testing * Recording build data, test results and quality observations accurately *...

Job Title: B2 FLT Driver / Production Serviceman Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire Duration: Temp to Perm Shifts: Days We are currently recruiting for a Production Serviceman that holds a valid FLT Licence (B1 and B2)for an ongoing contract based in Loughborough. To ensure continuity of production materials and general housekeeping duties within all areas. You will provide indirect labour to transformer production winding, transformer assembly, final assembly and internal transport of consumable materials and transformer parts. Must have B1 and B2 Counterbalance licence Key Duties & Responsibilities: * Maintain and improve level of cleanliness and housekeeping throughout the Production facility. * Movement of materials & parts between areas, including oven process. * Operation of overhead cranes, ride on pallet truck, and fork-lift truck. Shifts: * Mornings - 07:00 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 07:00 to 13:00 Friday Pay Rates: * Basic - £15.50 PAYE, £20.52 UMB (...

Job Title: B2 FLT Driver / Production Serviceman Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire Duration: Temp to Perm Shifts: Days We are currently recruiting for a Production Serviceman that holds a valid FLT Licence (B1 and B2)for an ongoing contract based in Loughborough. To ensure continuity of production materials and general housekeeping duties within all areas. You will provide indirect labour to transformer production winding, transformer assembly, final assembly and internal transport of consumable materials and transformer parts. Must have B1 and B2 Counterbalance licence Must have Overhead Crane experience Key Duties & Responsibilities: * Maintain and improve level of cleanliness and housekeeping throughout the Production facility. * Movement of materials & parts between areas, including oven process. * Operation of overhead cranes, ride on pallet truck, and fork-lift truck. Shifts: * Mornings - 07:00 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 07:00 to 13:00 Friday Pay...

Job Title: FLT Driver / Production Serviceman Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire Duration: Temp to Perm Shifts: Days We are currently recruiting for a Production Serviceman that holds a valid FLT Licence (B1 and B2)for an ongoing contract based in Loughborough. To ensure continuity of production materials and general housekeeping duties within all areas. You will provide indirect labour to transformer production winding, transformer assembly, final assembly and internal transport of consumable materials and transformer parts. Must have B1 and B2 Counterbalance licence Must have overhead Crane experienceKey Duties & Responsibilities: * Maintain and improve level of cleanliness and housekeeping throughout the Production facility. * Movement of materials & parts between areas, including oven process. * Operation of overhead cranes, ride on pallet truck, and fork-lift truck. Shifts: * Mornings - 07:00 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 07:00 to 13:00 Friday Pay Rates: *...

Job Title: FLT Driver / Production Serviceman Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire Duration: Temp to Perm Shifts: Days We are currently recruiting for a Production Serviceman that holds a valid FLT Licence (B1 and B2)for an ongoing contract based in Loughborough. To ensure continuity of production materials and general housekeeping duties within all areas. You will provide indirect labour to transformer production winding, transformer assembly, final assembly and internal transport of consumable materials and transformer parts. Must have B1 and B2 Counterbalance licence Must have overhead Crane experienceKey Duties & Responsibilities: * Maintain and improve level of cleanliness and housekeeping throughout the Production facility. * Movement of materials & parts between areas, including oven process. * Operation of overhead cranes, ride on pallet truck, and fork-lift truck. Shifts: * Mornings - 07:00 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 07:00 to 13:00 Friday Pay Rates: *...

Job Title: B2 FLT Driver / Production Serviceman Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire Duration: Temp to Perm Shifts: Days We are currently recruiting for a Production Serviceman that holds a valid FLT Licence (B1 and B2)for an ongoing contract based in Loughborough. To ensure continuity of production materials and general housekeeping duties within all areas. You will provide indirect labour to transformer production winding, transformer assembly, final assembly and internal transport of consumable materials and transformer parts. Must have B1 and B2 Counterbalance licence Must have Overhead Crane experience Key Duties & Responsibilities: * Maintain and improve level of cleanliness and housekeeping throughout the Production facility. * Movement of materials & parts between areas, including oven process. * Operation of overhead cranes, ride on pallet truck, and fork-lift truck. Shifts: * Mornings - 07:00 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 07:00 to 13:00 Friday Pay...

MPI is looking for an ELECTRICAL TEST / COMMISSIONING ENGINEER for our client based in St. Albans Contract: Temp to Perm Salary – to be discussed based on experience The Company is a manufacturer of low voltage switchgear. The position of Electrical Test / Commissioning Engineer would be based between the Company premises located in St Albans and the client’s project sites. The ideal candidate should have experience in the electrical testing of LV switchboards including such items as protection relays, controls and metering. Experience of PLC systems would be an advantage. The ability to read and understand electrical schematic diagrams is essential. The ability to test and demonstrate the operation of switchgear at client inspections, either at the Company premises or at project sites, is essential. The main roles with this position include (but are not limited to) the following: * Electrical test of LV switchgear and control panels. * Carry out tests witnessed by...