{"id":65192,"date":"2026-10-23T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/production-operative-5\/"},"modified":"2026-10-23T18:18:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T17:18:38","slug":"production-operative-5","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/production-operative-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Production Operative"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Pay:<\/strong> &pound;12.71-&pound;14.05 per hour<\/p>\n<p>Job Description:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pay:<\/strong> &pound;12.71 per hour<\/p>\n<p>Job Description:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production Operatives &ndash; Ashton-in-Makerfield<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Major Recruitment is currently recruiting on behalf of our industry-leading client based in Ashton in Makerfield, Wigan WN4.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As a Production Operative, you will play a key role in ensuring products are manufactured, packed, and prepared to the highest quality standards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Packing finished products ready for dispatch<\/li>\n<li>Labelling products accurately and efficiently<\/li>\n<li>Preparing raw materials for the production process<\/li>\n<li>Palletising finished goods safely and securely<\/li>\n<li>Operating production machinery following full training<\/li>\n<li>Carrying out quality checks to ensure products meet company standards<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area<\/li>\n<li>Following all health and safety procedures at all times<\/li>\n<li>Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve production targets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What We&#039;re Looking For<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A positive attitude and strong work ethic<\/li>\n<li>Good attention to detail<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work in a fast paced production environment<\/li>\n<li>Reliability and excellent timekeeping<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work both independently and as part of a team<\/li>\n<li>Willingness to learn new skills and undertake training<\/li>\n<li>Previous production experience is essential<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Working Hours<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rotating weekly shifts (Monday to Friday):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>06:00 &ndash; 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