Assembly/ Production Operative - get ready for January 2026!

Company
Randstad RIS
Location
Leicestershire
Salary
£25,935 - £37,050 per annum

Full Job Description

Apply today and get ready for January 2026!

Randstad are recruiting on behalf of Caterpillar! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to join a worldwide manufacturing company in January 2026!

We are recruiting for various positions and shifts:

Assembly Operative - Use hand and air tools to assemble components, Work safely to TAKT times and quality standards, Complete repetitive tasks in some stages, Working on a production line supporting the build of large machinery

Paint Plant Operative - Warehouse and production duties, Jig, load, mask and unload to production requirements according to process instructions using a computer system, Use of cranes (Training will be provided), Following a cycle time

Paint Sprayer - Wet paint and powder coating, priming parts, spraying at a high quality, Painting of all parts to high standards (on a moving line, speed 13ft per minute), Change equipment as per standardised work requirements, Rework rejected parts to high Quality standards.

Logistics Operative - Drive Counterbalance or Reach Trucks (Please note, this role is predominantly truck-based, but may require work away from the truck from time to time), Transport materials throughout the facility to the point of use, General warehouse duties, Manual Handling, Use handheld scanners to locate and identify products, Conduct pre-operation safety check on your vehicle, Decant deliveries and pick parts

Shipping Operative - Preparing Worktools for shipment, Crane Work to load parts into packaging, Loading/Driving Trucks for Shipment, Using tooling to prepare loads for shipping.

Hose Plant Operative - Cutting hydraulic hose length requirements and fitting couplings, Understanding, maintaining accuracy and updating any operation metrics as applicable, Working within a mechanical environment, Carrying out touch up duties where and when required

Benefits:

  • A comprehensive induction
  • Free parking
  • Subsidised canteen facilities serving fresh, hot meals
  • Excellent on-site facilities such as the sports and social club!
  • Enhanced holiday accrual, up to 35 days (inc. public Hols)
  • Discounted gym membership with access to onsite sporting facilities
  • Temporary to permanent positions offered (subject to criteria) - offered at regular intervals throughout the year
  • Monthly bonus rewarding your performance
  • Regular performance reviews and recognition schemes
  • Candidate surveys-we value your opinions and welcome your feedback
  • Auto Pension scheme enrolment
  • Ongoing professional training and a dedicated Randstad Team based on-site, ready to assist and support you
  • Unique benefits app with discounts to help you save money on the weekly shop, and the 'nice to haves' like travel and entertainment!

Hours and Pay Rate:

Average of 37.5 Hours PER WEEK (Can flex dependant on requirements)

AM SHIFT £13.30 PER HOUR.After 6 Months: £14.02 PER HOUR

Monday-Thursday-Start-06.30AM/07:00AM, Finish-15.30PM/16:30PM.

Friday-Start-06.30AM/07:00AM, Early Finish-10:00AM or 12.00PM

OR

Monday 05:30AM-14:30PM

Tuesday-Thursday 06:00AM-14:30PM

Friday 06:00AM-11:00AM

PM SHIFT £15.96 PER HOUR. After 6 Months: £16.82 PER HOUR

Monday-Wednesday-Start-16:30PM, Finish-02:30AM

Thursday- Start-16:30PM, Finish-02:00AM

Friday off

OR

Monday-Thursday- Start-14:00PM/15:30PM, Finish-22:30PM/00:15AM

Friday Start -10:30AM/11:15AM, Finish-15:30PM/15:45PM

NIGHT SHIFT £18.07 PER HOUR. After 6 Months: £19.00 PER HOUR

Monday 21:15PM-06:30AM

Tuesday-Thursday 22:00PM-06:30AM

Friday 17:30PM-22:30PM

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

Location
Leicestershire
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£25,935 - £37,050 per annum
Industry
Coatings
Closing Date
26th December 2025
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