Production Operative
E3 Recruitment · Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Production Operative at E3 Recruitment, based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, paying £15.05 per hour. This is a temporary role.
- Salary
- £15.05 per hour
- Location
- Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
- Contract
- Temporary
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Closes
- 17 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Production Operative
Bang in line with the market for production operative
Reference jobs/production-operative-9
About the role
£15.05 per hour, overtime at enhandced rates, recgnised industry leader, DAYS ONLY, two-week rotation shifts (Week 1 – 5.45am to 2.15pm/ Week 2 – 1.45pm to 10.15pm), Monday to Friday. We are looking for proactive Production Operative who is a team player, to help drive production efficiency, maintain high quality standards and support continuous improvement. In return, offering training within a supportive, team focused environment.
What’s in it for you as a Production Operative?
- Pay rate: £15.05 per hour
- Overtime available at premium rates of 1.5x and 2x (after 48hrs)
- 31 days holiday (pro rata)
- Temporary to Permanent
- Double Shift Pattern – DAYS ONLY (NO NIGHTS!!)
- Once becoming permanent after 3 months; increased holidays and pension
- Peterborough location is easily accessible from Stamford, Huntingdon, March, Spalding, Bourne, Wisbech, Grantham, Oundle, Ely, Northampton, Bedford, Corby, Kettering, Whittlesey
Requirements for the Production Operative:
* Operating an automated production line to manufacture products to strict QA standards
* Monitoring machinery performance and reporting faults or concerns
* Carrying out manufacturing adjustments and working in line with 5S principles
* Quality testing of selected product batches and escalating issues when necessary
* Working with SCADA and PLC controlled machinery in a modern, advanced facility
Main Responsibilities of the Production Operative:
* Producing high quality products through operation of production machinery
* Manual packing and movement of heavy products
* Maintaining the highest standards of housekeeping and environmental compliance (5S)
* Operating a variety of machines as part of a multi-skilled production team
* Full UK driving licence required due to site location
This position would suit a Production Operative, Production Operator or Multi-Skilled Operative
Please click the link to apply directly or call [phone removed] and ask to speak with Fiona McSheffrey at E3 Recruitment
Reference: jobs/production-operative-9 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via E3 Recruitment
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