Production Operative

Pay: £12.21-£24.42 per hour

Job Description:

Job Title: Production Operator

Location: Bedlington
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview

Jackson Hogg are delighted to be supporting our client based in Bedlington, who are looking to recruit two Production Operators to join their growing team. These are full-time, permanent positions offering stability, hands-on training, and the chance to work within a high-quality manufacturing environment.

One position will be based on day shift, and the other will work a double day shift rotation as outlined below.

Working Hours

Day Shift:

• Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Friday: 8:00am – 1:00pm

Double Day Shift Rotation:

• Early Shift: Monday – Thursday: 6:30am – 2:30pm | Friday: 6:30am – 2:00pm
• Late Shift: Monday – Thursday: 2:30pm – 11:00pm | Friday: 2:00pm – 7:30pm

Salary and Benefits

• Hourly Rate: £12.21 per hour (£23,492.04 per annum)
• Shift Allowances:
• Early shift: +17.57%
• Late shift: +22.97%
• Probation: Salary review after successful completion of a 6-month probation period
• Additional Requirements:
• All new starters will be required to complete a DBS security screening check
• Drug & Alcohol testing will be conducted within the first week of employment

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of repetitive production duties, including intricate assembly and testing
• Assemble small, delicate components with precision and dexterity
• Operate multiple machines efficiently as part of a high-volume production process
• Follow set procedures carefully to maintain consistent product quality
• Maintain excellent attention to detail and ensure work meets high quality and safety standards
• Collaborate effectively with team members to meet daily production targets

Core Requirements

• Good numeracy and basic problem-solving skills
• Excellent manual dexterity and hand–eye coordination
• Ability to operate multiple machines confidently and safely
• Strong focus on quality and accuracy in all aspects of work
• Physically capable with good manoeuvrability for handling production tasks

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment is advantageous, but full training will be provided

If you are reliable, quality-driven, and keen to develop your career in a precision manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you.

Jackson Hogg is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client for this position.