Westray Recruitment Consultants

Production Operative

Gateshead NE11 0EX

Key information

Pay
£25,500 - £26,429
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
17 Jul 2026
Closing date
16 Aug 2026

About this role

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Permanent role from day one
  • Gateshead
  • £25,500 rising to £26,429 - after a 12 week qualifying period
  • Opportunity to progress through pay levels
  • Alternating 2 shift system days and backs (6:30am-2:30pm and 2:30pm-10:30pm). Workers are advised to be on the shop floor 10 minutes prior to shift start (this is paid)
  • Overtime during the week is time & ¼. Time & ½ Saturday and Double time Sunday
  • Training and development opportunities
  • 25 days holiday plus statutory
  • Uniform supplied
  • Auto enrolled pension
  • Medical cover
  • Opportunity to work for a stable and rapidly growing business

THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking to recruit Production Operatives to work within a fast paced, high volume production setting in Gateshead.

Our client operates a target driven environment and you will form part of a close nit team working to unload various machines. This is a physical role working on the section requiring lifting and being stood on your feet.

The client is heavily ambitious, they are growing rapidly and they have an excellent order book. This role is permanent from day one and comes with not only stability, but also the opportunity for progression. This role offers excellent job security.

THE ROLE

  • Working to load and unload machinery
  • Quality checking parts via visual inspections
  • Using air guns to complete very basic assembly tasks
  • Loading parts onto jigs and undertaking basic machine checks
  • Working towards targets based on output and quality

THE PERSON

  • Able to work on feet for 8 hours a day and physically fit to undertake machine loading and unloading duties
  • Target orientated
  • Ability to use basic air powered tools preferred, although training can be given
  • Able to follow SOP's and work instruction
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Due to the unsuitable nature of shifts it could also be beneficial for candidates to have their own transport

TO APPLY

Please send your updated CV to Sadie Wright or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group