Production Operative

  • Job Reference: 065/02642
  • Date Posted: 3 July 2026
  • Employer: Driver Hire Bury St Edmunds
  • Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
  • Salary: £14.07 to £28.14
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Production Operative
Full-time | Permanent | Immediate Start
Bury St Edmunds
£14.07 - £28.14 per hour

Looking for a hands-on role where no two days are the same? Join a well-established, respected employer and become part of a team refurbishing industrial cylinder bottles in a fast-paced production environment.

If you've worked in engineering, fabrication, manufacturing or machine operation, this could be your next big move.

What's In It For You?

  • £14.07 per hour (basic rate)

  • Overtime up to £28.14 per hour

  • Night shift supplement: £21.27

  • Full PPE provided

  • Subsidised on-site canteen

  • Free on-site parking

  • Referral bonus - earn for recommending a friend


About You

  • Experience in industrial, production, engineering or fabrication environments

  • Comfortable with manual handling and physical work

  • Happy working both indoors and outdoors

  • Own transport is essential due to location


The Role
You'll be working as part of a close-knit production team, helping to refurbish metal cylinders to a high standard.

Your day-to-day will include:

  • Completing refurbishment tasks efficiently and to schedule

  • Working on a production line within a team environment

  • Following strict health and safety procedures

  • Managing inventory and order completion


Shift Pattern
Rotating (bi-weekly):

06:00 - 15:00
15:00 - 00:00

Location
Based on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds, easily commutable from Stowmarket, Thetford, Newmarket, Diss and surrounding areas.

Additional Info
A DBS check is required (completed at no cost to you)
Role available immediately.

Why Apply with Driver Hire?
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We represent you, and have an established relationships with this client - meaning faster placements, ongoing support, and access to multiple assignments in the future (if desired) rather than a single vacancy.


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