Production Operative
| Posting date: | 28 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.21 to £14.49 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 September 2025 |
| Location: | Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 1HP |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JN -082025-10061_1756379215 |
Summary
Production Operative & Rotating Shifts
Location: Oldham
Immediate Start Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
We're hiring! The Best Connection Group Oldham is currently recruiting Production Operatives for a trusted client based in Oldham. This role offers long-term work with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
Pay & Benefits:
- £12.21 per hour while on the set 6am-2pm or 2pm-10pm shift (rising to £12.60 after 12 weeks)
- £14.04 per hour when moved onto the rotating shift (rising to £14.49 after 12 weeks)
- Overtime available at time and 1/2
Shift Pattern (Rotating Weekly):
- Monday to Friday
- Week 1: 6:30 AM & 2:30 PM
- Week 2: 2:30 PM & 10:30 PM
- Whilst training for the first month the shift will be EITHER a set 6am-2pm OR a set 2pm-10pm
Key Duties Include:
- Manual handling and moving stock (up to 20kg)
- Wrapping and preparing goods for dispatch
- Monitoring machinery during operation
- Counting and quality-checking stock
- General production line tasks
- Completing paperwork
What We're Looking For:
- Great attention to detail
- Reliable and punctual
- Physically fit and comfortable with manual, repetitive tasks
- Positive attitude and team-focused
- Good numeracy and literacy for the paperwork
Benefits & Requirements:
- Hourly rate as above (not age dependent)
- 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
- Possible permanent position following a successful trial period
How to achieve higher pay rate:
Working Overtime