Production Operative

About the role

Production Operatives – Immediate Starts Available Sunderland £12.85 – £14.35 per hour | Up to £27.19 per hour with overtime Automotive Manufacturing Previous manufacturing experience is helpful, but not essential – full training provided Ready to start work quickly and build a stable future? We’re recruiting Production Operatives to join one of the North East’s leading automotive manufacturers at their modern Sunderland facility. With immediate starts available, this is a great opportunity to … This is a hands-on production or assembly role where consistency, pace and quality checks are important. The work is likely to involve repeated operations, line standards and clear escalation when product or equipment falls out of specification.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, trim, pack or operate production equipment according to work instructions
• Complete in-process checks for appearance, fit, finish, weight, coding or basic function
• Keep the line supplied with materials and escalate shortages or defects quickly
• Record downtime, rejects or quality issues in the format used on site
• Follow hygiene, safety, manual-handling and housekeeping standards throughout the shift
• Support changeovers, cleaning and handover routines where required

Requirements

• Previous factory, production, assembly or packing experience is useful, though some roles train from scratch
• Comfortable standing for long periods and working to a steady production pace
• Good attention to detail for visual checks and basic paperwork
• Reliable attendance for the stated shift pattern
• Willingness to follow standard work instructions and site safety rules

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