DESIblitz Job: Production Operative

Production Operative

£12.71 - £14.05/hour
23/10/2026

Major Recruitment Wigan

Pay: £12.71-£14.05 per hour

Job Description:

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Job Description:

Production Operatives – Ashton-in-Makerfield

Major Recruitment is currently recruiting on behalf of our industry-leading client based in Ashton in Makerfield, Wigan WN4.

Due to continued growth and increased customer demand, we are looking for multiple Production Operatives to join a busy, fast paced manufacturing team on a temporary ongoing basis.

The Role

As a Production Operative, you will play a key role in ensuring products are manufactured, packed, and prepared to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Packing finished products ready for dispatch
  • Labelling products accurately and efficiently
  • Preparing raw materials for the production process
  • Palletising finished goods safely and securely
  • Operating production machinery following full training
  • Carrying out quality checks to ensure products meet company standards
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area
  • Following all health and safety procedures at all times
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve production targets

What We're Looking For

  • A positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Good attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a fast paced production environment
  • Reliability and excellent timekeeping
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Willingness to learn new skills and undertake training
  • Previous production experience is essential

Working Hours

Rotating weekly shifts (Monday to Friday):

  • 06:00 – 14:00
  • 14:00 – 22:00
  • 37.5 hours per week
  • Overtime available based on business requirements

Pay rate: £12.71 per hour

Overtime is paid at time and a half Monday to Saturday and double time up to 10pm on a Sunday.

Please Note
At DESIblitz Jobs we strongly believe in helping our candidates find the right job and that everyone should have the same opportunities to find meaningful work. Our ethos is to promote diversity in the workplace. As one of our candidates your background or ethnicity shouldn't have any impact on your ability to apply for this job.

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