Production Operative

Production Operative Location: Oldham, England (OL8) Contract Type: Temporary Are you looking to join a supportive team in a thriving production environment? We're recruiting Production Operatives for a client company…

Pay rate £12.71 – £13.98/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 19 August 2026

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Production Operative

Location: Oldham, England (OL8)

Contract Type: Temporary

Are you looking to join a supportive team in a thriving production environment? We're recruiting Production Operatives for a client company in Oldham, with immediate starts available. Gi Group is acting as a recruitment intermediary to connect you with this exciting opportunity.

What We Offer:

Immediate starts - Get started right away!
Permanent opportunities - Grow into a long-term role.
Development & progression - Internal promotions available.
Modern canteen - Subsidised meals and free coffee/tea machines.
Discounted cake shop - Up to 95% off treats on-site.
Free on-site parking - Plus a convenient bus stop right outside.
Pension scheme - Plan for your future with ease.Shift Details:

Mon-Fri: 06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00 / 22:00-06:00
Day/Night Pay Rates: £12.71-£13.98/hour (Overtime: £13.71-£14.98/hour)
3 on, 1 off (12-hour shifts):
Pay Rates: £13.25-£14.56/hour (Overtime: £14.25-£15.56/hour)What You'll Do:

Join the team as a Production Operative and be part of the entire manufacturing process, including:

Operating machinery and working on/off production lines.
Processing, packing, and palletising food products such as baked goods and cakes.
Maintaining cleanliness standards and adhering strictly to health and safety protocols.
Collaborating with a large team to meet daily production goals.Requirements:

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

Hard skills: Experience in food production, manufacturing, processing, or FMCG environments, and familiarity with roles such as operator, packer, line leader, or machine operator.
Soft skills: Problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, adaptability to fast-paced environments, teamwork, and commitment to safety.
Experience: At least 1 year in a similar role is required.Why Apply?

Gain stability and security with long-term opportunities.
Enjoy fantastic benefits like subsidised meals, discounted cakes, and free coffee/tea.
Work in a modern, supportive environment with internal progression prospects.How to Apply:

Ready to take the next step? Submit your application today! Gi Group, acting as a recruitment intermediary, will connect you with this fantastic opportunity.

Don't wait-start your journey as a Production Operative now!

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website

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