60 Production Assistant jobs in the United Kingdom

Production Assistant
Sandwich, Kent
£27,000 + overtime & benefits

Permanent | Full time | 4 on, 4 off (06:00–18:00 / 18:00–06:00)

Key Responsibilities

• Handle raw materials and prepare machinery
• Pack, tape, label, and move products (manual lifting up to 25kg)
• Operate forklift trucks and complete packing records
• Report defects and maintain quality standards
• Keep the workplace safe, clean, and organised
• Support across all production areas as required

Skills & Experience

• Previous production/warehouse/manufacturing experience
• Forklift licence or proven forklift use
• Strong health & safety awareness
• Reliable team player with good communication
• Physically fit, proactive, and flexible for shift work
• Shift Pattern
• 12-hour shifts (days/nights)
• 4 on / 4 off rota

Benefits

• Private healthcare (after 3 months; conditions apply)
• 25 days holiday + Christmas shutdown
• Overtime: time and a half, double on Bank Holidays
• Funded training for career development

Westin Par is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Due to application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 48 hours.

Job Title: Production Assistant

Location: Sandwich, Kent (MUST be a driver and have your own vehicle due to location and shift times)

Salary: 27,000

Hours: 4 on 6am - 6pm, 4 off, 4 on 6pm - 6am, 4 off

Our Client:

A leading manufacturing company known for its commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability. They specialise in producing a wide range of products for various industries, and their dedication to excellence has made them a trusted partner in the industry.

Role Summary:

To prepare completed materials for distribution, this includes packing, wrapping and labelling. Also responsible for supplying the production team with raw materials to complete job orders.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave
• Overtime paid at x1.5
• Bank holidays paid at x2
• Career progression
• Private health care
• Death in service x2 salary
• Free parking on site
• Free hot drinks

Key responsibilities within your new role would be to:

• Perform production duties such as manual lifting (up to 25kg), packing, taping and labelling products.
• Moving product around the site using the forklift truck.
• Report defective materials or quality concerns to the Shift Supervisor.
• Execute and document packing cards.
• Maintain the working area, keep all equipment clean and tidy and follow all safety procedures
• Perform additional duties as required.

Experience and skills required for this position:

• Ideally you will have a forklift licence, but not essential.
• Experience within a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication skills.
• Be self motivated.
• Be a keen learner.
• Be results-orientated.
• Be physically fit due to the demand of the job.

Next steps:

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.

If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie (Permanent Consultant) on (phone number removed).

Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details, if you successfully refer a friend you will receive a 50 voucher *terms apply*.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Location: Cambridge (CB25)
Duration: Ongoing
Hours: 8am until 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am until 3.15pm on a Friday
Salary: 12.21 per hour
Job Reference: 35819

Polytec are looking for a Production Assistant for our client based just north of Cambridge.

Responsibilities:

* Unpacking product
* Logging items on PC
* Unscrewing cases and assisting production staff to complete repairs

Requirements:

* Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
* Mechanical assembly skills / test skills
* Good team worker
* Must be reliable and hardworking
* Own transport is required due to location
* Available to work overtime as required

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

Are you good at following steps and like clear instructions? Do you enjoy practical tasks and making things? We are hiring for production assistant roles at Ace Popcorn

We make delicious gourmet popcorn. We also have an important social mission: provide jobs for autistic people who might find it hard to get work. When you work with us, you'll be part of making a positive impact. Every bag of popcorn helps us to keep employing autistic people.

We are looking for a careful and focused Production Assistant to join our team in Worksop. If you like clear tasks, have a good eye for detail, and want your work to help others, please read on.

What You'll Be Doing:

This job is about making our popcorn. You'll follow clear steps to create our tasty snacks. Your main tasks will include:

• Making Popcorn: Using our machines to make popcorn. This means measuring ingredients precisely and following recipes exactly. You'll make sure each batch is ready to be sold.
• Adding Flavours: measuring and adding flavours and seasonings to the popcorn.
• Packing Popcorn: Neatly weighing, putting popcorn into bags, and sealing them. You'll make sure the packaging looks good and is secure.
• Keeping Things Clean: Keeping your work area very clean and tidy. You'll follow all food safety rules.
• Working with the Team: Working alongside other team members. We aim for a calm and helpful atmosphere.
• You do not need previous experience in food production. We will provide full training and clear guidance for the right person.

What We're Looking For:

• Good at Following Instructions: You can follow steps and rules accurately.
• Focus on Detail: You notice small details, especially when following recipes or packing products.
• Reliable: You are dependable and complete your tasks as expected.
• Hands-on Work: You enjoy practical tasks.
• Physical Ability: You are comfortable standing for periods and can lift moderate weights (20-25kg).
• Works Well with Others: You can work alongside colleagues in a structured environment.
• Interest in Our Mission: Shares our values of a world that recognises, understands and values autistic people.

What We Offer:

• A job where your work helps a social mission and makes a real difference.
• A supportive and clear work environment. We aim for a workplace where you feel comfortable and understood.
• Full training for the role, with clear instructions and support.

The Staffing Network is a National labour provider across the UK.

The Staffing Network are recruiting for factory workersfor a company based in Peterborough.

The role will be packing and stacking, building crates and getting orders ready to be shipped.

Hours of work are 8am till 5pm Monday to Friday

All Staffing Network Employees get our Discount App offering up to 75% discounts online and up to 8% off on the High Street!

Factory Worker Food Manufacturing | Musselburgh

Option A is hiring a Factory Worker for a busy food production site in Musselburgh. If youre dependable, detail-minded, and ready to grow in the food manufacturing industry, wed love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurate Packing: Pack products to meet quality standards.
• Production Support: Help keep the line running smoothly alongside your tea.

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• Produce, edit and format a wide variety of legal and business documents using Word, PowerPoint, Excel and PDF software.
• Ensure documents are accurate, consistent, and aligned with house style and templates.
• Manage amendments, track changes and reformatting, including complex tasks such as tables of contents, cross-referencing and styles.
• Liaise with colleagues and fee earners to clarify instructions and meet deadlines.
• Transcribe digital dictation and support with specialist document requests.
• Assist with maintaining and updating templates, precedents and house style guidance.
• Support project work, IT training queries and smarter working initiatives within the team.

• Previous experience in a document production or word processing role (ideally within professional services).
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including formatting, templates and document automation features.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and PDF tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• A proactive, flexible approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude.

• A full-time, permanent position within a professional and supportive team.
• Competitive salary, reflecting your experience and skills.
• The opportunity to develop your expertise and contribute to high-quality client service in a leading legal environment.

On behalf of a leading joinery and shopfitting company, we are currently recruiting for an experienced and versatile Artworker / Production Operative . This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and creative environment, supporting the delivery of high-quality fit-out projects across the retail and commercial sectors.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in artwork and production, particularly within large format print and signage, and be confident using industry-standard design software. A hands-on approach and willingness to support production finishing processes are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce accurate, print-ready artwork using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)
• Develop artwork from supplied assets while maintaining brand consistency and technical accuracy
• Prepare and set up files for large format printing and signage applications
• Operate RIP software (Onyx RIP experience highly desirable) and manage pre-press processes
• Collaborate with in-house production and design teams to ensure smooth project delivery
• Assist in physical production and finishing tasks, including mounting, trimming, and laminating
• Support onsite graphics application and installation where necessary
• Effectively manage multiple jobs in a time-sensitive environment
• Maintain organised file structures and adhere to internal artwork standards
• Demonstrate flexibility with working hours during peak periods or project deadlines

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience in an artworker or production artwork role, ideally within a similar industry
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (Creative Suite)
• Solid understanding of large format print, materials, and finishing techniques
• Working knowledge of RIP software - Onyx RIP preferred
• Ability to multitask and assist in hands-on production processes
• Strong attention to detail, layout, and accuracy
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• A proactive attitude and a strong work ethic
• Flexible approach to working hours and tasks

Desirable Skills:

• Previous experience in retail design or shopfitting environments
• Knowledge of signage production and application processes
• Familiarity with CNC or laser cutting processes (advantageous)

What's on Offer:

• A varied and creative role within a growing, well-established fit-out company
• Opportunity to work on high-profile retail and commercial projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Competitive salary, with potential for overtime and progression

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Title:                            Print Production Assistant

Location:        Corby

Days / Hours:                    4 on, 4 off, 12-hour shifts

Pay rate:                            Various

One of my Corby-based clients is increasing their staff levels due to an upturn in their business.

They are a print company who supply product to the retail industry, and they are looking to fill the following vacancies:

All vacancies are trainee vacancies therefore, they are not looking for specific experience, more for candidates who are keen to learn and to progress within the business.  The roles will all start on a day shift whilst in training however, all will then move to 4 on / 4 off rotating 12-hour days and nights. 

The vacancies available are below:

Vacancy            Pay   

Print Assistant                                    £12.93   

Conversion Operative                          £2.33

Slitter Operator                                  £12.21

If u wish to be considered, please send your CV or call Vicky on (phone number removed)

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