Full time

Production Operative

Pertemps Wolverhampton Temps

Wolverhampton, WV1 1SG

£15.80 per hour

Posted: 26 October 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 25 November 2026

Ref: 61224774

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About the Role

This full-time Production Operative role in Wolverhampton offers £15.80 per hour within a safety-first warehouse setting. The successful candidate will load, unload and store high-pressure gas cylinders in designated pallets, storage pens or vehicles, and will inspect each unit before and after filling to identify sub-standard, leaking or defective items for separation and maintenance. Duties also involve operating filling machinery to strict quality standards. Applicants should demonstrate strong attention to detail, careful manual handling and a commitment to safe working practices. The position is temporary, based with Pertemps Wolverhampton Temps, and suits someone seeking regular hours in manufacturing and production.

£15.80 PER HOUR – CYLINDER OPERATIVE
Location: Wolverhampton
Job Type: Full Time, Temporary
Sector: Manufacturing and Production
Job DescriptionJob Overview & Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Cylinder Operative, you will work in a safety-first warehouse environment where handling high-pressure gas cylinders requires excellent attention to detail. Your main responsibilities will include:

Sorting & Handling: Safely loading, unloading, and storing gas cylinders in the correct pallets, storage pens, or vehicles.
Inspection & Quality Control: Checking cylinders before and after the filling process to identify sub-standard, leaking, or defective units and separating them for maintenance.
Gas Cylinder Filling: Operating filling machinery to fill cylinders efficiently in accordance with strict quality standards and required time frames.
Documentation & Safety Checks: Carrying out mandatory daily pre-use inspections on moving equipment, including trolleys and forklift trucks.

Shift Patterns & Compensation

Pay Rate: £15.80 per hour
Hours: 42 hours per week
Shift Rotation: A two-week alternating schedule:
- Week 1: Monday to Friday, 5:45 am – 2:00 pm
- Week 2: Monday to Friday, 1:45 pm – 10:00 pm
Overtime: Opportunities for overtime and weekend work with attractive premium allowances.

Candidate Requirements

Experience & Licences: A forklift truck (FLT) licence is preferable but not essential. Full on-the-job forklift training can be provided for the right candidate.
Core Skills: Good communication skills, self-motivation, digital literacy to operate tracking and filling software, and a strong safety-conscious mindset.
Attention to Detail: Ability to follow procedures, maintain quality standards, and handle gas cylinders safely.
Reliability: Good timekeeping, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Hiring PrerequisitesDue to the hazardous nature of handling compressed gases, applicants must pass a face-to-face interview, a criminal record check, and a drug and alcohol test and medical assessment before starting.
If you are reliable, safety-conscious, and looking for a full-time opportunity with competitive pay and potential overtime, we would like to hear from you.

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