Production Operative
| Posting date: | 29 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.21 to £13.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 November 2025 |
| Location: | Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4YB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -102025-14539_1761744234 |
Summary
The Best Connection are recruiting for a team of Production Operatives for our client in Darlington. Are looking to be part of a forward thinking business then this is great opportunity for you?
We are looking for motivated Production Operatives to join our clients sleek and smooth operating production team during a period of growth. This is a great entry-level opportunity for individuals who want to start or grow a career as a Production Operative. Full training will be provided, and motivated team members have excellent opportunities to develop and progress within the business.
The role;
As a Production Operative, you will:
- Operate injection moulding machines (40-800 tonnes)
- Load and unload materials and finished products
- Conduct visual and basic dimensional checks on parts
- Prepare products for dispatch and maintain accurate production records
- Perform basic machine start-up, shutdown, and maintenance tasks
- Identify and report faults or quality issues
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace
- Follow all company and health & safety procedures
- Assist with tool changes and setups when required
The candidate:
- Excellent attention to detail and pride in your work
- Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling tasks
- Reliable, punctual, and eager to learn
- Strong team player; able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Positive attitude and adaptability to production demands
- FLT Counterbalance and/or Reach Truck experience helpful but not essential
- Previous manufacturing or injection moulding experience beneficial but not required
Production operative ,Manufacturing or FLT experience beneficial, but entry-level applicants encouraged to apply
Hours & Pay Rates:
- £12.21ph
- Shifts: 3 rotating shifts 10pm - 6am; 6am - 2pm & 2pm - 10pm (backward rotation - nights, days, back shift)
- No Saturday or Sunday daytime work so you have life/work balance
- Benefits of working for The Best Connection include:
- Ongoing assignments
- Holiday accrual
- Pension provision
- Personal accident insurance
- On-line payslips
- Access to 'Perks at Work' temporary worker benefit scheme
Candidates will be invited to register online via our digital onboarding system