Manufacturing Operative

  • Reference icon Reference Number: 434962
  • PublishDate iconJob Published: 16/03/2026
  • JobType iconForm of employment: Temporary
  • salaryRate iconSalary: £13.26 - £13.26 Per hour
  • domain iconIndustry: Manufacturing
  • type iconJob Type: Full Time

Production Operator
Location: Shipley
Pay Rate: £13.26 per hour
Working hours - Rotating shift - all hours paid, breaks are paid
Contract Type: Ongoing temporary opportunity with permanent potential
Shift Pattern: Weekly rotating shifts - Morning and Afters with EARLY finish on Friday !!!
Manpower is recruiting Production Operators on behalf of a well?established international manufacturing organisation. This is a hands?on, shop?floor role within an industrial environment, suitable for candidates who are reliable, safety?focused, and comfortable working in a physically active setting.
The Role
As a Production Operator, you will support the manufacturing process to ensure products are produced efficiently, safely, and to the required quality standards.
Key duties include:

  • Operating and monitoring industrial furnaces and production machinery
  • Loading and unloading materials in line with manual handling guidelines
  • Assembly work
  • Performing quality checks to ensure products meet specifications
  • Performing stock checks
  • Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
  • Following all health & safety policies and operating procedures
  • Filling in paperwork / reports

About You
We are looking for individuals who are dependable and willing to learn, with a positive attitude towards shift work.
Essential requirements:

  • Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, or factory environment
  • Ability to work in a physically demanding role, including standing for long periods and lifting products.
  • Comfortable working in high?temperature environments
  • Good attention to detail and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Strong attendance, timekeeping, and teamwork skills

Desirable but not essential:

  • Assembly experience
  • Machine operating experience

Shift Pattern (Rotating Weekly)
Week 1

  • Monday - Thursday: 6:00am - 2:00pm
  • Friday: 6:00am - 11:00am- short shift ?

Week 2

  • Monday - Thursday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm - Short shifts

What's in It for You?

  • Long?term, ongoing work with the potential for permanent employment
  • Full training provided
  • Onsite canteen (hot and cold food available)
  • Free onsite parking
  • Company?provided uniform
  • Support from Manpower throughout your assignment