Details:
- Salary: £13.58 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Portsmouth
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Production Operative
Location: Portsmouth
Pay Rate: £13.58 per hour
Hours: Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 16:30 | Friday 08:00 – 15:30 (Early Finish)
Position Type: Full-Time, Ongoing Agency Contract
Are you looking for a stable day-shift role with competitive pay and an early finish on Fridays? We are recruiting a meticulous Production Operative to join a market-leading precision engineering team based in Portsmouth.
About the Company
The employer is a well-established precision engineering specialist based in Portsmouth, operating with a strong global presence and a long-standing reputation for quality and reliability. Currently undergoing significant investment in modern technology, digital transformation, and state-of-the-art facilities, the organisation combines cutting-edge innovation with a supportive, collaborative workplace culture. It offers a clean, well-organised, and forward-thinking environment where quality and teamwork are genuinely valued.
Key Responsibilities
Carrying out the detagging of precision-engineered components to set quality standards.
Performing part counts and final inspections before booking orders to processing sections.
Managing drying operations following established setting sheets and procedures.
Conducting thorough 100% inspections on finished piece parts to ensure exact specifications.
Assisting with broader shop-floor support, including material replenishment, swarf disposal, and maintaining strict Foreign Object Debris (FOD) standards.
What We Are Looking For
Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Prior experience handling or inspecting small components.
High attention to detail with a quality-first mindset.
Ability to strictly follow standard operating procedures.
Reliable team player with strong self-initiative.
Why Apply?
Great working hours with an early 15:30 finish every Friday.
Competitive £13.58 per hour pay rate.
Work inside a modern, expanding, high-tech manufacturing facility.
If you have manufacturing experience and a keen eye for detail, apply today with an up-to-date CV