429 Factory Operative jobs in the United Kingdom

Factory Operative - 13ph - Braintree
Short-term temporary role with the potential to go permanent

We are excited to be working with one of Braintree's leading manufacturers, supplying high-quality products to some of the UK's biggest business brands.

We're looking for a hands-on Factory Operative to join their busy warehouse and production team. This is an excellent role for someone who enjoys practical work and using hand and power tools

Duties of the Factory Operative :

• Using a variety of hand and power tools

• Preparing raw materials for production

• Measuring, cutting and strong attention to detail

• Wrapping and preparing finished goods for dispatch

• Moving products through the production process

• General warehouse duties, including heavy lifting

What we're looking for:

• Previous factory, warehouse, or manufacturing and production experience (preferred but not essential)

• Comfortable with heavy manual handling tasks

• Confident using hand and power tools

• Practical, reliable, and keen to learn new skills

• Able to under taking heavy manual handling tasks

Pay and hours:

• 13.00 per hour - paid weekly

• Hours: Mon-Thurs 7am-4pm - early finish on Fridays

• Temporary to permanent opportunity

If you're practical, hardworking, and want to turn a short-term start into a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you

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Factory Operative

Rochester (Need to drive due to location and start time)

£25k-£26k DOE

Monday–Thursday – 6am starts (Only a 4 day week!)

My client is looking for Factory Operatives to join their team. Only a 4-day working week , you will be working in a hot factory environment, carrying out a variety of tasks including a large amount of manual handling. Additional paid breaks will be given to allow for the hot environment.

Duties include

• Manual handling – heavy lifting required
li>Moving materials across the factory
• General factory duties
• Cleaning products using various hand and power tools
• Using smart tablet to log and mark off jobs
• Any other duties required

The successful candidate will have / be:

• Access to a vehicle due to location and start time.
• Previous experience in a factory environment.
• Physically fit in order to carry out heavy lifting and large amounts of manual handling.
• Happy to work in a hot environment.

If you believe you meet the above criteria, please apply for immediate consideration!

This role is being handled by the Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical Specialist Divison at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

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Factory operative
We are seeking a Factory Operative to join our manufacturing based client located in coven, Wolverhampton . For this role you will have to complete a days training to gain a PPT licence. You will be able to keep hold of this licence it is not just inhouse! The ideal candidate must have previous factory based experience. This role involves various tasks, including driving a PPT, general cleaning and sorting. The working environments are at a high controlled temperature so you will be working in high humidified heated environments.

Factory operative Responsibilities :

• General cleaning and moving
• Using a PPT
• Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure seamless operations.
• Other general duties

Details of Factory operative

• Salary: 12.50ph
• Working hours: 06:00am - 14:00pm or 14:00pm-22:00pm
• Location: Wolverhampton (WV9)
• Duration: Ongoing

Job Title: Factory Operative
Location: Tiptree, Essex
Pay Rate: 12.21 per hour
Shifts: Early (06:30-15:30) OR Late (15:30-00:00)
Start Date: 26th August 2025
Duration: Temporary - 4 to 6 weeks (potential to extend)

We are currently seeking reliable and hardworking Factory Operatives to join a busy manufacturing team in Tiptree on a temporary basis .

Key Responsibilities:

• Basic assembly and production line tasks
• Ensuring work is completed to a high standard
• Following health and safety guidelines
• Working effectively as part of a team

Requirements:

• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work either early or late shifts
• Punctual and reliable
• Previous factory or warehouse experience is a bonus but not essential

Start date: Monday, 26th August
Duration: 4-6 weeks (with potential for extension)

This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced factory environment. If you are interested in this Factory Operative role please apply with an up-to-date CV.

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Factory Worker - Colchester - 12.50p/h - Full-Time M-F 07:30am til 4:00pm - Temp-Perm

We are currently looking for a Factory Operative based in Colchester, Essex. This role is an ongoing temporary role.

This role is an exciting opportunity to learn and progress within a Factory environment, for a highly successful company that supplies bespoke solutions to the construction industry.

Hours & Pay:

• Monday - Friday
• 07:30 - 16:00
• 12.50ph
• Weekly Pay

The duties of the Factory Operative:

• Working alongside skilled machine operators with manufacturing of product
• Working to production schedules
• Feeding product through to production
• Use of hand and power tools
• All aspects of manufacturing

The ideal Factory Operative:

• Previous experience in a Manufacturing and Production environment preferred
• Able to complete manual handling tasks, including heavy lifting
• Able to use hand/power tools
• Keen and willing to learn

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• Communication with production managers and Coordinators.
• Locating & batching raw materials ready for the next run.
• Ensuring these batched items are the correct code with useable shelf life
• Transporting these materials to the line on change over
• Removing materials from the previous run from the line
• `topping up' materials on the line to ensure sufficient stock is available for use during each production run
• To ensure adherence to all appropriate systems and procedures; HACCP and H&S.
• You'll also be making sure that your job is done to a high degree of accuracy and speed in line with company expectations.
• Working as part of a team
• Following instructions and procedures
• Spotting problems

• Prior experience as a machine operator.
• Strong knowledge of a heavy duty and high-speed machinery.
• Strong ability to use measurement tools.
• Good understanding of production procedures and best practices.
• Excellent knowledge of safety methods and hazard regulations.
• Ability to read manuals, blueprints, and handbooks.
• Good physical stamina and keen attention to detail.

• Competitive salary and job-related benefits
• Holidays
• Pension up to 8% matched
• Life insurance up to 4x salary
• Company share save scheme
• Greencore Qualifications
• Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
• Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
• Free Car Parking
• Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies

• A friendly and supportive environment
• Day shift & No weekend work
• Overtime at a higher rate
• Large catalogue of products so lots of variety
• Permanent contract from day one
• Competitive rates of pay
• Free parking

• Liaising with supervisory members
• Operating Machinery
• Completing quality control
• Packing of goods for dispatch
• Keeping the warehouse clean and tidy

• Haveprevious factory and machine operating experience
• Comfortable with manual handling
• Able to work to targets and deadlines
• Be able to follow instructions
• Have an excellent attitude towards work
• Are punctual & can show commitment to the company

Production Operative / Factory Op - Gloucester - Temporary to Permanent - 12.41 per hour - 40 hour week - Interviewing ASAP

We are currently recruiting for Production Operatives to join a local Manufacturing company based in Gloucester on a temporary to permanent basis for the right people.

Operator needed for the AM shift - Monday to Thursday 7.15am til 15.45pm and Fridays 7am til 15.30pm

The role will involve;

- Shot blasting

- Cleaning products using chemicals

- Operating machinery

- Weighing and scanning material

- Plasma cutting

- Working as part of a small team

You will be required to meet our client before starting, call us today to you don't miss out (phone number removed).

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