Manufacturing Operator

Manufacturing Operative Manufacturing | Full Training Provided Location: Bridgwater, Somerset Contract: Full-time | Temp-to-Perm Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (Days & Nights) ⏰ Hours: 06:45–18:45 & 18:45–06:45 Pay: £13.39…

Pay rate £13.39 – £15.91/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 3 September 2026

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Manufacturing Operative

Manufacturing | Full Training Provided

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Contract: Full-time | Temp-to-Perm
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (Days & Nights)
⏰ Hours: 06:45–18:45 & 18:45–06:45
Pay: £13.39 per hour, increasing to £15.91 per hour after 12 weeks

Manufacturing Operative – Full Training Provided

Are you looking for a long-term career within manufacturing?

We're recruiting Manufacturing Operatives to join a well-established manufacturing company in Bridgwater. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business that invests in its people, offering full training, career progression and the chance to develop into a skilled machine operator.

Whether you have previous manufacturing experience or are looking to start a career in production, this role offers excellent long-term prospects.

What You'll Be Doing

Operating production equipment safely and efficiently
Learning to set up and operate specialist manufacturing machinery
Carrying out quality checks to ensure products meet company standards
Packing, wrapping and preparing finished products for dispatch
Assisting with machine changeovers and general production duties
Working as part of a team to achieve daily production targets
Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment

What We're Looking For

Previous manufacturing or production experience is beneficial but not essential
A positive attitude and willingness to learn
Reliable with a strong work ethic
Good attention to detail
Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Able to work 12-hour day and night shifts on a rotating 4-on, 4-off pattern

What's On Offer

✅ Full training provided
✅ Clear career progression opportunities
✅ Pay increase from £13.39 to £15.91 per hour after 12 weeks
✅ Overtime paid at 1.5x
✅ Paid breaks
✅ Pension scheme
✅ Free on-site parking
✅ Temp-to-perm opportunity
✅ Supportive team environment
If you're looking for a secure role with genuine opportunities to learn new skills and build a long-term career in manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Elliot Grant at Interaction Recruitment for more information.

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Allocation Number: INDTB

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