Production Operative

Randstad · Plymouth, South West

Production Operative at Randstad, based in Plymouth, South West, paying £12.71 - £16.17 per hour. This is a temporary role.

Salary
£12.71 - £16.17 per hour
Location
Plymouth, South West
Contract
Temporary
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
6 Aug 2026
Sector
Production Operative

11% below the typical rate for production operative

Reference PR-1527741

About the role

Are you passionate individual driven by a desire to grow and excel in the production industry?

We are seeking enthusiastic Production Operatives to join our dedicated team and contribute to our continued success.

Job overview:

Helping to produce medical devices at the plant in Plymouth you would get involved in all aspects of the production cycle from operating moulding machines to quality control to Continuous Improvement, honing your transferable skills in manufacturing.

Job Title: Production operative

Job type: Temp - ongoing

Pay Rate:

Days: £12.71 for first 12 weeks & then increase to £16.17

Nights: £13.25 for first 12 weeks & then increase to £18.73

Location: Plymouth, PL6 7BP

Shift timings:

Continuous days: 11:00 - 23:00 (3 On, 3 Off)

Continuous nights: 23:00-11:00 (3 On, 3 Off)

Workers are given a shift pattern which remains the same until further notice.

Benefits:

  • Free car parking on site
  • A great choice of lunch refreshments
  • Ongoing assignments
  • Randstad benefit app - discounts at many high-street and online retailers

Responsibilities:

  • To prepare, operate and clean moulding / packaging equipment and to meet production targets
  • To carry out on-line quality checks to the required standards on finished products and components
  • To follow all standard operating procedures and have knowledge of process control systems
  • To handle and store products safely and efficiently
  • To operate to BDPS standards through procedural and documentation compliance and achieving the highest standards of Good Manufacturing Practice and housekeeping through regular cleaning regimes
  • To understand and follow all Company Policies
  • To have the flexibility to work within cross-functional teams on any aspect of the packaging operation subject to production requirements and appropriate training
  • To be actively involved and meeting targets for raised Health and Safety, Quality and Continuous Improvement initiatives
  • To complete process control sheets
  • To have the technical aptitude to carry out operator routine maintenance

Requirements:

  • Applicants must be computer literate
  • Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and be able to provide proof of this
  • Applicants must be over 18 years old

If this interests you, please apply with your up-to-date CV and our team will contact you to discuss further.

Reference: PR-1527741 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 6 Aug 2026 · Listed via Randstad

Know someone who'd be great for this? Get a shareable card

Apply for this job

This role is listed via Randstad. Applications are handled on the employer's site.

Apply on employer site

Opens the employer's website in a new tab.

Safe applying: a genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a DBS check, training or equipment, or move you onto WhatsApp before you are hired. If this listing does, report it and do not pay anything.

Report this job
Salary £12.71 - £16.17 per hour
Apply now