Production Operative

The opportunity

We are currently looking for a Permanent Production Operative with experience of working as a Production Operative in a mechanical or engineering production role for one of our established clients based in Colwick.

What’s in it for you?

– A permanent position with constant on the job training as well as progression in time

– Working for a well known manufacturer in the local area

– A basic wage that is reviewed on a 6 monthly basis and shift allowance – starting at £26,000

– Rotational shifts on a weekly basis (06.00-14.00, 14.00-22.00, 22.00-06.00) with overtime and weekend work sometimes required to meet the needs of the business.

What we are looking for in an ideal candidate

We are looking for people:

– Who have got previous experience as a Production Operative in busy mechanical/engineering production environment

– That wants to develop their career by working for a well known company that gives constant on the job training as well as the chance to progress within the company in time

– That are willing to be flexible with their working hours as you will be required to work rotational shifts (06.00-14.00, 14.00-22.00 and 22.00-06.00) on a weekly rotation as well as overtime and weekend work to meet the business needs

– Who are physically fit as the role involves a lot of manual handling and repetitive work

– That have good communication skills due to health and safety regulations

– That ideally come from a mechanical or engineering production background as with the role you will be required to read basic technical drawings

– With a good attention to detail as the successful applicant will be required to complete quality checks on their own work

– Who are a good team player as the company encourage their employees to learn skills from their colleagues as part of the constant on the job training that you will receive in this role

– Ideally with extrusion press experience however this is not essential

Is this for you?

If this sounds like the job for you and you have the qualities listed above then please send your CV to or click the link below to

Not for you?

It maybe worth noting that from our Nottingham Head Office we also recruit for Warehouse Operatives, Food Production Operatives, HGV/LGV Driving roles, Forklift Drivers, Multi Drop Van Drivers, Machine Minder, Light Assembly Operatives, Print Finishers, Cleaners and Refuse Collectors in the Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire areas on a temporary basis. To apply for any of these types of roles please apply

About us

Here at Thorn Baker we specialise in the sourcing and supply of experienced warehouse operatives to companies across the Midlands. Thorn Baker Recruitment operate as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.