Production Operative

Posting date:	22 May 2026
Salary:	£12.71 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	21 June 2026
Location:	S18 2XP
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Thorn Baker Recruitment
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	246165-11212

Summary

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment is proud to be supporting a well-established manufacturing client with sites in Dronfield and Sheepbridge in their search for a Production Operative to join their growing team.

This is a hands-on role suited to candidates with experience in heavy lifting, production, and manufacturing environments.

The Role

As a Production Operative, your duties will include:

• Heavy lifting and manual handling throughout the shift
  
• Producing and packing home brewing kits including wine, cider, and beer kits
  
• Measuring and mixing ingredients such as malt extracts, flavourings, and yeast
  
• Operating basic production machinery and working on a fast-paced production line
  
• Carrying out quality checks and preparing products for dispatch
  
• Maintaining hygiene and cleanliness standards within the production area
  

  What We’re Looking For

  • Previous experience as a Production Operative, Factory Worker, Manufacturing Operative, or Warehouse Operative
    
  • Comfortable with repetitive heavy lifting and physical production work
    
  • Reliable, hard-working, and able to work as part of a team
    
  • Experience within food production or manufacturing is beneficial
    

    Hours & Pay

    • £12.71 per hour
      
    • Monday to Thursday, 08:00 – 16:30 & Friday, 07:00 – 15:30
      
    • Ongoing, long-term opportunity
      

      Why Apply?

      • Stable, full-time work
        
      • Early finish every Friday
        
      • Long-term opportunity with a growing manufacturer
        

        If you’re an experienced Production Operative looking for long-term manufacturing work, click Apply Now and a member of our team will be in touch.

        Reference: CHE01

        Keywords: production operative, factory worker, manufacturing operative, warehouse operative, heavy lifting, food production operative, production worker, assembly operative