Production Operative

Randstad Inhouse Services
Devon, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£13 – £19 ph

Salary

£13 – £19 ph

Posted
20 Apr 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Are you passionate individual driven by a desire to grow and excel in the production industry?

We are seeking enthusiastic Production Operatives to join our dedicated team and contribute to our continued success.

Job overview:

Helping to produce medical devices at the plant in Plymouth you would get involved in all aspects of the production cycle from operating moulding machines to quality control to Continuous Improvement, honing your transferable skills in manufacturing.

Job Title: Production operative

Job type: Temp - ongoing

Pay Rate:

Days: £12.71 for first 12 weeks & then increase to £16.17

Nights: £13.25 for first 12 weeks & then increase to £18.73

Location: Plymouth, PL6 7BP

Shift timings:

Continuous days: 11:00 - 23:00 (3 On, 3 Off)

Continuous nights: 23:00-11:00 (3 On, 3 Off)

Workers are given a shift pattern which remains the same until further notice.

Benefits:

Free car parking on site

A great choice of lunch refreshments

Ongoing assignments

Randstad benefit app - discounts at many high-street and online retailersResponsibilities:

To prepare, operate and clean moulding / packaging equipment and to meet production targets

To carry out on-line quality checks to the required standards on finished products and components

To follow all standard operating procedures and have knowledge of process control systems

To handle and store products safely and efficiently

To operate to BDPS standards through procedural and documentation compliance and achieving the highest standards of Good Manufacturing Practice and housekeeping through regular cleaning regimes

To understand and follow all Company Policies

To have the flexibility to work within cross-functional teams on any aspect of the packaging operation subject to production requirements and appropriate training

To be actively involved and meeting targets for raised Health and Safety, Quality and Continuous Improvement initiatives

To complete process control sheets

To have the technical aptitude to carry out operator routine maintenance

Requirements:

Applicants must be computer literate

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and be able to provide proof of this

Applicants must be over 18 years old

If this interests you, please apply with your up-to-date CV and our team will contact you to discuss further

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