Production Operative

Company
Adecco
Location
Perth
Salary
£27,456 per annum

Full Job Description

Production Operative - Rotating Shifts

Location: Perth (Lawgrove Place)
Pay: £14.08 per hour
Contract: Ongoing Temporary with Long-Term Potential
Start Date: Immediate / Monday start available

Overtime available at time and a half

Looking for steady work, great pay, and long-term opportunity?

We're recruiting Production Operatives to join a busy and growing manufacturing site in Perth. This is a hands-on role offering full training, consistent hours, and real potential to secure ongoing or permanent work.

If you enjoy working with your hands, being part of a team, and producing high-quality work, we want to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

  • Assembling small components with accuracy
  • Carrying out glazing processes, including working with chemical tanks
  • Loading and unloading items from kilns
  • Measuring, cutting, grinding, bonding, and finishing materials
  • Using hand tools and completing basic quality checks
  • Working to tight tolerances and production instructions
  • Manual handling and safe movement of materials
  • Maintaining a clean and organised work area
  • Supporting wider production and 5S housekeeping standards

What we're looking for

  • Previous production or manufacturing experience preferred
  • Comfortable with hands-on, manual work
  • Willingness to work with chemicals (full PPE provided)
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to follow SOPs and written instructions
  • Reliable, punctual, and proactive attitude
  • Basic IT skills and good communication
  • Ability to work rotating shifts

Shift Pattern (Rotating)

Early Shift

  • Monday to Thursday: 6:00am - 2:30pm
  • Shorter Shift on Fridays

Back Shift

  • Monday to Thursday: 2:00pm- 10:30pm
  • Shorter shift on Fridays

What you'll get

  • Competitive hourly rate of £14.08
  • Full training and PPE provided
  • Monday to Friday working - no weekends
  • Long-term and permanent opportunities for the right candidates

Why apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable manufacturing environment with immediate starts, reliable hours, and the chance to build a long-term career.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Location
Perth
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£27,456 per annum
Industry
Chemical
Closing Date
22nd July 2026
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