Production Operative - Machine Minder

Job Title: Production Operative - Machine Minder Location: LE8, Leicester Shift: Monday - Thursday: 7:00am - 3:30pm Friday: 7:00am - 1:30pmPay: £12.71 per hour Benefits: Permanent position Free on-site parking Monday to…

Pay rate £12.71/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 3 September 2026

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Job Title: Production Operative - Machine Minder

Location: LE8, Leicester

Shift:

Monday - Thursday: 7:00am - 3:30pm
Friday: 7:00am - 1:30pmPay: £12.71 per hour

Benefits:

Permanent position
Free on-site parking
Monday to Friday working hours
Training provided
Opportunity for progression

The Company:

A well-established and successful manufacturing business experiencing continued growth. They are now looking to strengthen their production team with reliable and hardworking individuals.

The Role:

We are currently recruiting for a Production Operative - Machine Minder to join a busy production team.

This is a hands-on role involving regular movement around the production area, monitoring machinery, handling finished products, packing and sorting components, and carrying out visual quality checks.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring products are processed, checked and packed correctly while maintaining a high standard of quality and housekeeping.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor machinery and ensure production runs smoothly
Regularly move between different areas of the production floor
Remove and handle finished products
Pack finished products into boxes or loose pack where required
Sort products according to production requirements
Carry out visual quality checks on finished products
Identify and report any defects or quality issues
Follow instructions and production procedures accurately
Maintain a clean and tidy working area
Follow all company Health & Safety procedures
Work effectively as part of a team to meet production requirements

About You:

Physically fit and comfortable being on your feet and walking throughout the working day
Good eye for detail and able to spot defects or inconsistencies
Able to follow instructions carefully and accurately
Reliable, punctual and hardworking
Comfortable working in a busy production environment
Able to work independently as well as part of a team
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Previous production or manufacturing experience is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided

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