Production Operative - Swadlincote Night Shift

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Swadlincote
TYPE
Other
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Preparation of ingredients Loading and unloading Packing Cleaning Record keeping Forklift operation (counterbalance) Stock checking Attention to detail

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is recruiting a Production Operative for a client in Swadlincote on a temporary on-going basis. Night shift, 40 hours per week, £18.84 per hour with paid breaks.

Job Description

Due to exceptional growth [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are currently recruiting on behalf of our Client in Swadlincote for a Production Operative to join their team on a Temporary on-going basis with the possibility of the position continuing to a permanent role.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable Company who value each one of their employees, they also offer training and some excellent benefits including paid breaks!

Job Benefits

  • 40 hour working week
  • Paid breaks
  • Overtime 1.5 paid after 40 hours
  • 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays (after 12 weeks)
  • Free on-site parking

*Benefits offered if the role becomes permanent;*

  • Discounted shopping
  • Yearly bonus scheme
  • Employer Pension contribution – up to a maximum of 12%
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Life assurance x 4 annual earnings
  • Health insurance

Responsibilities

  • Preparation, weighing and loading of ingredients
  • Following instruction sheet for processing of products
  • Packing and storing products in correct locations
  • Cleaning and maintaining a clean working environment
  • Ensuring records are updated and maintained
  • Scanning products to locations
  • Use of forklift truck – counterbalance
  • Stock checking as required
  • Loading and unloading vehicles as required using FLT
  • Assisting in other departments when needed

Person Specification

  • Previous experience within a production environment is preferred
  • A valid counterbalance licence is preferred although not essential as Company offer training if permanent
  • The role involves some manual heavy lifting so you must be physically fit
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Basic computer skills
  • Excellent team player
  • Ability to complete paperwork

How to Apply

This is an excellent opportunity to join a great Company. If you are interested in the above role and would like to join a friendly team, then please give us a call at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] to hear more!

Hiring organization: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary

Job Location: Swadlincote, DE12

Working Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 10pm-6am

Base Salary: £18.84 per hour

Date posted: May 5, 2026

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