Production Operatives
| Posting date: | 21 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.72 to £14.13 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2026 |
| Location: | Denby Village, Ripley |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Essential Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Production Operatives | Denby – Immediate Start
We are recruiting Production Operatives for immediate start in Denby. This is a hands-on, versatile role, suitable for candidates who are detail-focused, enjoy working with machinery, or are happy with physical work.
Some roles are ideal for those with excellent attention to detail (e.g., Wax Finishers), while others are more suited for operating machinery and performing physically active tasks (e.g., Injection Operatives).
Shifts & Pay:
Evening Finisher Shift: Monday – Thursday, 3:00pm – 1:15am – £13.71 per hour
Weekend Finisher Shift: Friday – Sunday, 5:45am – 6:00pm – £14.13 per hour
Day Finisher Shift: Monday – Thursday, 4:45am – 3:00pm – £12.72 per hour
Injection Operative Shift: Monday – Friday, 2:00pm – 10:00pm – £12.72 per hour before 3pm, £13.22 per hour after 3pm
Key Responsibilities:
Detail-Focused Roles (Finisher):
Using small tools for precise finishing
Trimming components to specification
Inspecting products for quality and accuracy
Performing high-detail, meticulous work
Physical & Machinery Roles (Injection Operative):
Operating ceramic production machinery
Handling and moving materials/heavy lifting
Assisting with component finishing as required
Benefits:
Sit-down role available for comfort (Finisher roles)
Temp-to-Perm opportunity with long-term potential
Immediate start available
3-day weekend for improved work-life balance (Finisher roles)
Convenient location, local to Denby
Requirements:
No previous experience required
Strong hand-eye coordination for detail roles
Willingness to work with machinery and perform physical tasks for operative roles
How to Apply:
Email your CV to j27@essentialrecruitment.co.uk
Or text the shift you would like to 07747 534561 for a call back
This vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment who are acting as an employment business.
We are recruiting Production Operatives for immediate start in Denby. This is a hands-on, versatile role, suitable for candidates who are detail-focused, enjoy working with machinery, or are happy with physical work.
Some roles are ideal for those with excellent attention to detail (e.g., Wax Finishers), while others are more suited for operating machinery and performing physically active tasks (e.g., Injection Operatives).
Shifts & Pay:
Evening Finisher Shift: Monday – Thursday, 3:00pm – 1:15am – £13.71 per hour
Weekend Finisher Shift: Friday – Sunday, 5:45am – 6:00pm – £14.13 per hour
Day Finisher Shift: Monday – Thursday, 4:45am – 3:00pm – £12.72 per hour
Injection Operative Shift: Monday – Friday, 2:00pm – 10:00pm – £12.72 per hour before 3pm, £13.22 per hour after 3pm
Key Responsibilities:
Detail-Focused Roles (Finisher):
Using small tools for precise finishing
Trimming components to specification
Inspecting products for quality and accuracy
Performing high-detail, meticulous work
Physical & Machinery Roles (Injection Operative):
Operating ceramic production machinery
Handling and moving materials/heavy lifting
Assisting with component finishing as required
Benefits:
Sit-down role available for comfort (Finisher roles)
Temp-to-Perm opportunity with long-term potential
Immediate start available
3-day weekend for improved work-life balance (Finisher roles)
Convenient location, local to Denby
Requirements:
No previous experience required
Strong hand-eye coordination for detail roles
Willingness to work with machinery and perform physical tasks for operative roles
How to Apply:
Email your CV to j27@essentialrecruitment.co.uk
Or text the shift you would like to 07747 534561 for a call back
This vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment who are acting as an employment business.