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BrightworkPosted Closes in 28 days · 26 Nov 2026

Production Operator (Automated Manufacturing)

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Salary £28,280 - £31,500/yr
Location
HolytownNorth Lanarkshire

About the role

We are seeking a reliable Production Operator/Technician to join our client's team in a new state of the art facility, based in the Eurocentral area, with an excellent chance to go permanent in due course.

Your Time at Work

You'll be working within a busy manufacturing environment, setting and operating production equipment to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Duties will include:

Operating and monitoring production machinery and control systems.
Loading and handling raw materials.
Working to production targets and deadlines.
Carrying out quality checks and reporting any issues.
Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and safety.
Assisting with machine adjustments and supporting the Engineering team when required.
Supporting continuous improvement activities across the production area.
For those with a valid forklift licence, assisting with the movement of raw materials and finished products as required.

Our Perfect Worker

Previous experience within a manufacturing, production, FMCG, packaging or automated process environment is desirable.
Forklift licence advantageous, but not essential.
Comfortable working in a hands-on role within a busy production environment.
Confident working with machinery, automated equipment and control panel systems.
A strong focus on safety, quality and attention to detail.
Reliable, flexible and committed to working a rotating shift pattern.
Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
Own transport may be beneficial due to shift start and finish times.

Key Information and Benefits

Rotating shift pattern of 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm, Monday to Friday
Immediate Starts
£28,280 starting salary
£31500+ from January
Regular overtime available and paid at 1.5x & 2x.
Full 40 hours paid weekly
A chance to go permanent with a reputable organisation and further opportunities to progress, further pay raises and training opportunities.

About Brightwork

Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. Brightwork (part of the Staffline Group), do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. Brightwork (part of the Staffline Group), do not charge any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Key details

Contract type
Temporary
Industry
Manufacturing
Trade
Manufacturer
Job role
Production Operative
Client
Brightwork
Posted
29 Oct 2026
Closes
26 Nov 2026
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