Press Operative / Hydraulic Press Operator
Thorn Baker Group · Dronfield, England
Press Operative / Hydraulic Press Operator at Thorn Baker Group, based in Dronfield, England, paying £13.00 - £14.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £13.00 - £14.00 per hour
- Location
- Dronfield, England
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Closes
- 3 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Production Operative
18% below the typical rate for production operative
Reference 305639
About the role
Production Operative / Machine Operative
Location: Dronfield
Pay: £13.15 per hour (Days) / £14.18 per hour (Nights)
Hours: Monday to Thursday – rotating days and nights
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are recruiting for a Production Operative / Machine Operative to join a well-established manufacturing company in Dronfield on a long-term basis.
This is a hands-on industrial role suited to someone with a background in production, manufacturing, machine operating, mechanical work or engineering.
The role involves working around machinery, stripping down and cleaning production equipment and carrying out general manufacturing duties. The environment can be dusty, dirty and physically demanding, so you must be comfortable with practical, hands-on work.
Duties
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Stripping down and dismantling machinery and production equipment
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Cleaning and preparing machinery
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Operating production machinery
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Loading and unloading materials
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Using hand tools where required
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Carrying out basic machinery and quality checks
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Assisting with general production and manufacturing duties
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Reporting machinery or production issues
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Following health and safety procedures
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Keeping the work area clean and safe
Requirements
Previous experience in production, manufacturing, machine operating, mechanical work or engineering is preferred.
You should be:
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Mechanically minded and practical
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Comfortable working around machinery
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Comfortable working in a dusty and dirty environment
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Confident using basic hand tools
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Physically fit for a hands-on role
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Reliable with good attendance and timekeeping
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Willing to work rotating day and night shifts
Previous experience as a Production Operative, Machine Operative, Machine Operator, Manufacturing Operative, Mechanical Operative or Engineering Operative would be advantageous.
Shifts & Pay
Days: 05:45 – 17:45
£13.15 per hour – paid for 49 hours per week
Nights: 17:45 – 05:45
£14.18 per hour – paid for 57 hours per week
Weekly rotation between days and nights, Monday to Thursday.
Benefits
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Three-day weekend every week
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Friday, Saturday and Sunday off
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All UK bank holidays off
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Weekly pay
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Full training provided
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Long-term employment
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Four-day working week
If you have a production, manufacturing, machine operating or mechanical background and are looking for a long-term opportunity in Dronfield, apply now.
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Reference: 305639 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 3 Nov 2026 · Listed via Thorn Baker Group
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