Manufacturing Operative / Production Operative

  • Major Recruitment Leeds
  • Yeadon, Leeds
  • Sep 09, 2025
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Production Operative / Manufacturing Operative
Permanent Full-Time Yeadon, Leeds
Salary: 27,000 - 30,000 (DOE) + Excellent Benefits

We are excited to be working with a well-established, family-owned manufacturing business who are looking to recruit a Production Operative / Manufacturing Operative to join their team on a permanent basis.

This role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with machinery in a hands-on manufacturing environment. You will be trained to operate specialist equipment including a flexographic label printing press, adhesive coating machines, and slitting/spooling equipment, all while ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.



What's on Offer:

  • Competitive salary

  • Rotating shifts (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm / 10pm-6am)

  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

  • 8% company pension contribution

  • Health Care Plan & Employee Assistance Programme

  • Cycle to Work Scheme & discounted gym membership

  • Paid volunteering leave & charity donation scheme

  • Company sick pay scheme

  • Complimentary breakfast items, tea & coffee, and free onsite parking



Key Responsibilities:

  • Setting up and running production jobs accurately and efficiently

  • Operating machinery including presses, slitters, and spooling equipment

  • Ensuring Health & Safety and quality standards are consistently met

  • Monitoring and maintaining equipment, troubleshooting issues where needed

  • Safely handling adhesives, inks, and chemicals

  • Recording production data accurately in the company system

  • Working collaboratively with colleagues to meet team and production targets



About You:

We are looking for someone with a positive attitude and strong attention to detail, who takes pride in their work. Full training will be provided, but previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment is highly desirable.

Essential skills & attributes:

  • Reliable, proactive, and safety-conscious

  • Good communication and teamwork skills

  • Ability to follow processes and meet deadlines

  • Basic IT/computer skills

Desirable experience:

  • Experience with printing, coating, or slitting machinery

  • Previous work in fast-paced manufacturing environments

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and growing company that invests in its people and offers excellent benefits and career progression.

Apply today to start your career as a Production Operative / Manufacturing Operative with a business that values your contribution.

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