Production Operative – Full Time, Permanent

  • Job ref: 129/01245
  • Type: Full Time, Permanent
  • Location: Jedburgh
  • Salary: £12.60 per hour
  • Recruiting office: Borders
  • Date posted: 22 December 2025

Job details

  • Full Time
  • Permanent
  • Jedburgh
  • Job Ref: 129/01245
  • Salary: 12.60 per hour

 

Location: Jedburgh, Scottish Borders
Pay: £12.60 per hour + shift allowance
Hours: Full time (day shift initially, flexibility required)
Start date: Immediate

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing manufacturing company for Production Operatives to join a small, friendly team at a modern production facility. this is an excellent change to join an expanding company with scope for future development.

Duties include:

  • Operating and assisting with production machinery
  • Feeding raw materials into machines
  • Packing finished products
  • Moving materials and goods (forklift training provided)
  • Following all health & safety procedures

Training provided:

  • Full on-site machinery training
  • Forklift and health & safety training if required

What we’re looking for:

  • A positive, can-do attitude
  • Willingness to learn and work hands-on
  • Good attention to detail and quality
  • Ability to work well as part of a team
  • Some experience with machinery (workplace or college level)

Desirable but not essential:

  • Manufacturing experience
  • Forklift licence
  • Mechanical or electrical skills

Benefits:

  • £12.60 per hour plus shift allowance
  • 35 days holiday per year
  • Company pension (4% employer contribution, matched)
  • Permanent role with progression opportunities

This role is advertised by dhBorders, a recruitment agency based in Galashiels, on behalf of our client. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

 

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