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Posted 22 July, 2026

Production Operative

Reed
Dover, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Production OperativeLocation: Dover (own transport is required)Contract Type: Temporary to PermanentSalary: £12.71 for day shifts, £14.62 for night shift

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Overtime rates: £15.89 for day shifts, £17.54 for night shiftWorking Hours: 4 on / 4 off, rotating between days and nights. Day shift is 5:45am-6:15pm. Night shift is 5:45pm-6:15pm.

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Benefits: Through Reed, you will receive weekly pay, holiday pay and access to online benefits platform!

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Benefits once permanent: training to progress to higher pay rates, free parking, PPE provided, bonuses and more!

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Role Overview: I’m looking for hard working candidates who would like to work for a large manufacturing company.

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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Working at the end of the production line, taking products of the conveyor belt and stacking onto pallets. Products can be 1.2-2m wide and 2.5-4m long and weight between 11kg-40kg.
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  • You will need to count the sheets stacked onto the pallets and conduct quality checks and log your findings onto the system.
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  • Progress and learn how to operate overhead cranes and counterbalance forklift to move pallets within the factory.
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  • Learn how to conduct thorough quality checks, machinery and handheld tools.
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What We’re Looking For:

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  • Comfortable with physical and manual work.
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  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
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  • Comfortable working in high temperatures.
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  • Disciplined and a good work ethic.
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  • Driver’s licence and access to a vehicle due to location.
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Interested in the role? Apply today! If not, please check out our website reed.com to look at other roles available.

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*Should your application be successful you will be contacted by a Reed consultant within 48 hours.*