Production Operative

Riverside Recruitment · Penrith, Cumbria

Production Operative at Riverside Recruitment, based in Penrith, Cumbria, paying £15.59 per hour. This is a temporary role.

Salary
£15.59 per hour
Location
Penrith, Cumbria
Contract
Temporary
Posted
3 hours ago
Closes
25 Oct 2026
Sector
Production Operative

8% below the typical rate for production operative

Reference 112144715

About the role

Production Operative Required


Up to £15.59 per hour | Up to £32,427 per annum | Various Shifts Available | Temporary & Permanent Opportunities

Looking for a job that actually works for you?

We’re recruiting Production Operatives to join a well-established, global manufacturing business at its Penrith site during an exciting period of investment, development and growth.

The site is continuing to evolve, with significant investment in new production lines, technology and manufacturing processes, increasing capacity and creating new opportunities across the operation.

And they’re investing in their people too.

There’s a real focus on training and development, giving you the opportunity to learn new skills, gain experience within a large-scale manufacturing environment and potentially build a long-term career with a global organisation.

 *** Pick the shift that works for you! ***

Want mornings? Choose mornings.
Prefer backs? Choose backs.
Night owl? Choose nights.

Or, if you're happy to rotate across all three, there are opportunities to progress into a permanent role and access the full employee benefits package.

🕕 Mornings: 6am – 2pm
🕑 Backs: 2pm – 10pm
🕙 Nights: 10pm – 6am

💷 Earn up to £15.59 per hour – equivalent to £32,427 per annum based on the highest shift rate and a 40-hour week.

What will you be doing?

You'll become part of a busy manufacturing team, working within a modern production environment. Your role will include:
  • Assembly work to required specifications and quality standards
    • Operating machinery safely and efficiently
    • Carrying out basic quality checks
    • Keeping your work area clean, organised and safe
    • Working with colleagues to achieve production targets
    • Following instructions and established processes
    • Taking pride in producing quality work
No manufacturing experience? That's okay. Full training is provided, so attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn are just as important as previous experience.

We're looking for people who are:
  • Reliable and punctual
    • Positive, hardworking and willing to learn
    • Safety-conscious
    • Comfortable working as part of a team
    • Attentive to detail and quality
    • Able to follow instructions and processes
    • Able to communicate effectively in basic English
More than just a temporary job...If you're looking for something longer term, this could be a great opportunity to get your foot in the door with a major global organisation.


For those progressing into permanent employment, benefits include:

- Extensive training and development, including internal and external courses
- 33 days' holiday – 25 days + 8 bank holidays
- Pension scheme with up to 7.5% employer contribution
- Life insurance – 6x salary
- Wellbeing support through a dedicated app
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan
- Annual bonus and referral rewards
- Team and family events
- A friendly, inclusive environment with genuine opportunities to learn, develop and progress

Your next job could be the start of something more.
Whether you want a regular shift that fits around your life, a temporary opportunity, or you're looking to rotate shifts and work towards a permanent career, there are options available.


Apply today and tell us which shift works for you.

Reference: 112144715 · Posted 3 hours ago · Closes 25 Oct 2026 · Listed via Riverside Recruitment

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