Production Operative

Company: Optimum Talent Acquisition
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Location: Hardingstone
Job Description:

Production Operatives – PM Shift

Northampton

13.71 per hour + 1.00 per hour shift allowance (14.71 per hour)

Monday to Friday | 14:00 – 22:00

Are you looking for a hands-on manufacturing role with long-term opportunities and excellent benefits?

We’re recruiting for a number ofProduction Operativepositions with a well-established engineering manufacturer in Northampton. These opportunities are available across several departments, includingPaint, Sheet Metal, Assembly and Core Plant, offering a variety of hands-on manufacturing work.

Whether you have previous manufacturing experience or are looking to build your skills within engineering, we’d like to hear from you.

Your responsibilities may include:

  • Operating production machinery and equipment.
  • Assembly of engineered components.
  • Supporting paint preparation and finishing processes.
  • Loading, unloading and moving materials.
  • Supplying production areas with components and materials.
  • Using hand and power tools.
  • Completing quality checks.
  • Following engineering drawings and work instructions where required.
  • Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
  • Supporting production targets while maintaining high quality standards.

We’re looking for people who:

  • Have previous manufacturing, production or warehouse experience.
  • Enjoy practical, hands-on work.
  • Can work as part of a team.
  • Have a positive attitude and good work ethic.
  • Can follow instructions and work safely.
  • Are reliable and punctual.
  • Are comfortable with manual handling and being on their feet throughout the shift.

Benefits

  • 1,000 retention bonus.
  • 4x Life Assurance.
  • Company sick pay scheme.
  • Company pension.
  • 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Medicash Health Plan.
  • Employee discount scheme.
  • Free hot drinks.
  • On-site parking.
  • Ongoing training and development.

Posted: August 3rd, 2026