Production Operatives are sought on an ongoing temporary basis (with the potential of permanent contracts) to join the manufacturing team in Sunderland for a world leading supplier of automotive components.
 
2-shift pattern: Days and Lates, paid at £14.25 per hour inclusive of shift allowance.
 
The Role:
Reporting to the Production First Line Manager, Production Operatives are responsible for processing parts that are acceptable to customer’s specification in the required time to meet customer scheduled and sequence requirements.
 
Day to day duties will include:

• Follows Safe Working Practices, Safety Instructions and Safety Procedures.
• Uses equipment tools and fixtures appropriately.
• Producing assemblies and components in line with an agreed Takt.
• Follows Standardised methods of working.
• Supports the Continuous Improvement Process.
• Work to agreed quality requirements.
• Strives to achieve Right First Time.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Ensure a high level of housekeeping at all times.
• Is flexible and supports changes in the work place.
• Works co-operatively in teams.
• Must support overtime (including some short notice) requests as required by business needs.

 
The successful Production Operatives will demonstrate:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work shifts and overtime is essential
• Manufacturing experience desirable but not essential
• Automotive experience is desirable but not essential

 
Benefits Package:

• £14.25 per hour inclusive of shift allowance
• Paid overtime
• Employ wellbeing programme
• Onsite gym
• Occupational health &physio availability
• Ongoing training
• Access to high street discounts & benefits
• Reward & Recognition awards
• 24/7 Employee assistance programme (available for family members)
• 26 days holiday bank holidays, increasing with service
• Enhanced person scheme and death in service benefits
• Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme
• Online facilities including free parking
• Potential to travel and support other sites and initiatives
• Potential for permanent contracts

 
The company is a global leader in automotive seating. With 70,000 employees in 29 countries, operating more than 200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. They produce and deliver automotive seating for all vehicle classes and all major OEMs into more than 25 million vehicles every year.
 
Temporary Production Operatives - Shifts
 
Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
 
£14.25 per hour inclusive of shift allowance mandatory paid overtime
 
Hire dates from 1st April 2025.