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Production Operative

📍 Preston 💷 £13.26 per hour Permanent · Full time Posted 2 Sept 2026

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Production Operative | Full Time | Monday – Thursday: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm | Friday: 7:00 am – 1:00 pm | Preston | £13.26 per hour

Our client is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of industrial laminates, composite materials and machined components.

They are focused on delivering a quality product portfolio, supported by great service, excellent response and best of all, over 155 years’ experience of getting it right.

The Role

They’re looking for a reliable and hardworking Production Operative to join their manufacturing team, supporting the safe and efficient operation of their laminating, pressing, weighing and varnishing processes.

Key Responsibilities

Press:

  • Operate presses
  • Carry out trimming
  • Provide press support operations, including material preparation such as cutting and steel management
  • Operate and monitor ovens and control systems
  • Use lifting equipment
  • Carry out measurement and inspection activities

Weighing:

  • Oversee, operate and action all requirements of the Weigh department

Varnishing:

  • Mica Varnish
  • Work within the Part Mark and Sanding work centres and carry out associated operational requirements
  • Stock Control
  • Measurement and Inspections

Secondary Role:

  • Assist colleagues within the department when required
  • Perform general housekeeping tasks
  • Use the business system for production management via PC terminals
  • Demonstrate strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills

Requirements

Essential

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work across multiple departments
  • Willingness to assist colleagues when required

Desirable

  • Previous production experience is preferred, but not essential

What’s In It’s For You

  • 20 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
  • Contribution to a Personal Pension Plan
  • Profit share scheme
  • Sick pay scheme
  • Training is offered where necessary
  • Free Parking
  • Canteen Facilities
  • Holiday Reward Scheme
  • Uniform Provided

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