Production Operative

Routes To Work South; Cambuslang; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Cambuslang is seeking a Production Operative to join their team. The role involves efficient manufacturing of high-quality concrete products, requiring skills in operating powered hand tools and forklifts. Candidates should have a forward-thinking mindset and attention to detail. This position offers a full-time rotating shift pattern with additional training and development opportunities including overtime. A current forklift license is highly advantageous.

Benefits

Free On-site parking

Set shift patterns + overtime available

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience or understanding of working within a Manufacturing Production Plant.
• A current forklift licence & suitable experience is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all duties relating to the efficient manufacturing of high-quality concrete products.
• Use manual handling tools including the use of powered hand tools.
• Operate automatic machinery and mechanical handling equipment including forklifts.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Process improvement mindset

Good level of English

Tools

Powered hand tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Specifics

• Reference No: LO304
• Location: Cambuslang
• Hours: Full Time
• Salary: £31’500 based on 4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern, on 40.25 hours per week. Overtime also available.
• Closing Date: Friday 6th February 2026
• Why should you apply for this role: Strong company reputation

Job Overview

As Production Operative you will work as part of our manufacturing team to carry out all duties relating to the efficient manufacturing of high-quality concrete products, using all operational techniques and creating some of the UK’s leading concrete products. You will be required to use manual handling tools including the use of powered hand tools, operate automatic machinery and mechanical handling equipment including forklifts.

You will be working in a plant that runs seven days a week on a 4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern (6am to 6pm) based on 40.25 hours per week.

We require you to be flexible on the shift pattern and overtime as requirements may change during your employment.

Benefits Include:

Free On-site parking
Set shift patterns + overtime available
Training and development opportunities

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Key Tasks

• Carry out all duties relating to the efficient manufacturing of high-quality concrete products.
• Use manual handling tools including the use of powered hand tools.
• Operate automatic machinery and mechanical handling equipment including forklifts.

Employer Expectations

Skills/Knowledge/Experience etc

• Previous experience or understanding of working within a Manufacturing Production Plant.
• Team player with attention to detail.
• A forward-thinking individual continually looking at improving processes.
• Good level of English, oral and written.

Qualifications/Tickets/Licences Required

• A current forklift licence & suitable experience is highly advantageous.