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Production Operative

📍 Preston 💷 £15.22 – £15.84 per hour Permanent · Full time Posted 19 Oct 2026

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Production Operative | Preston, PR2 9ZD

Full Time | £15.22 - £15.84 per hour

Overview

Our client is a leading manufacturer of moulded plastic products, operating in vehicle, fire, and environmental safety markets. They are a market leader in several European countries and ship to over 60 countries worldwide.

Operating from a 4-acre manufacturing site in Preston, Lancashire, and a 3.7-acre distribution site nearby, the group employs around 155 people. They also have a subsidiary in Seclin, France, employing 17 staff. Group turnover is approximately £22m.

The Role

We are currently recruiting Production Operatives to join their manufacturing team in Preston. Opportunities are available across rotating shifts. You will be responsible for producing high-quality moulded plastic products while maintaining strong standards of quality, productivity, and safety.

Available Shifts

XTB Rotating Shift

  • £15.84 per hour
  • 39.5 hours per week
  • Week 1: Monday to Friday, 05:45 – 14:15
  • Week 2: Monday to Thursday, 13:45 – 22:15, Friday finish at 21:15

TBM Rotating Shift

  • £15.22 per hour
  • 39.5 hours per week
  • Same rotating shift pattern as above

Roto Moulding Rotating Shift

  • £15.22 per hour
  • 39.5 hours per week                      
  • Same rotating shift pattern as above

Key Responsibilities

  • Decanting raw materials
  • Producing plastic products
  • Trimming and finishing
  • Housekeeping and safety
  • Quality standards
  • Use of power tools
  • Producing kits

Requirements - Essential

  • Manual handling
  • Physical work
  • Basic maths
  • Health and safety awareness
  • High temperature environment
  • GCSE Maths & English
  • Hand tools
  • Manual role experience

Requirements - Desirable

  • Manufacturing experience
  • Teamwork experience

Other Requirements

  • Good attendance
  • Wear PPE
  • Meet KPIs
  • Work safely
  • Complete paperwork

What’s In It For You

  • 33 days leave
  • Buy 3 extra days
  • Car parking
  • Tea and coffee
  • Private healthcare
  • Recognition scheme
  • Death in service
  • Occupational Health
  • Pension

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