Production Operative
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 0LA |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JN -022026-18337_1771232148 |
Summary
Production Operatives Wanted - Consistent Work & Weekly Pay
Location: Newhaven | Mon - Thu: 07: 00 - 16:00 | Fri: 07:00 - 13:00
The Best Connection is a recruitment agency, and this position is being offered on a Temporary basis.
We are currently recruiting Production Operatives to support our client in Newhaven during a period of increased workload. You will play a key part in supporting the manufacturing workflow within a modern, busy engineering environment. This temporary role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical, hands‑on work and takes pride in producing high‑quality components. You will be working as part of a skilled production team, contributing to various stages of metal fabrication and assembly.
You'll be responsible for:
- Packing units weighing 5kg to 15kg on an assembly line
- Maintaining a pace of at least 100 units per day
- Making up boxes and inner packaging components
- Supporting sub‑assembly tasks when not packing
- Assisting with basic mechanical assembly tasks (experience preferred)
- Requirements
- Previous experience in an assembly‑line or factory environment is desirable
- Ability to work at pace and handle repetitive manual tasks
- Some mechanical assembly experience is an advantage
(Please note: your role may not be limited to these tasks)
Requirements:
- Right to work in the UK.
- Access to a device to complete an online application.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Good attention to detail and teamwork skills
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate
- Weekly pay - every Friday
- Temp-to-perm opportunities
- Quick 15-minute registration process
- Access to hundreds of jobs across East Sussex
- Nationwide support from 85+ branches (easy transfer if you relocate)
Apply now and one of our friendly team members will be in touch to arrange your application.
Want to know more? Check us out on Facebook: @tbceastbourne
Or visit us in person: 99 South Street, BN21 4LU
Please note: All positions are subject to availability. Due to high volumes of applications, please allow up to 10 working days for a response. If you haven't heard from us in that time, unfortunately you've not been successful.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.