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Manufacturing Assistant

Adecco greater manchester Posted 16 Oct 2026 Closing: 15 Nov 2026
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Job Description & Overview


Manufacturing Assistant

Location: Westhoughton, BL5 area
Pay Rate: 17.03 to 20.05 per hour
Contract: Ongoing Temporary Assignment (typically 6 month rolling contract)
Shifts: 12 Hour Rotating Days & Nights


Our client

A global manufacturing business and market leader, we are looking for reliable Manufacturing Assistants to join our clients production team at their Westhoughton site.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a solid employment history within manufacturing, production, machine operating, assembly, processing, printing, engineering or similar industrial environments.

Successful candidates will be joining a business that values commitment, accuracy, quality and teamwork.


Pay & Shift Patterns

3 Week Rotating Shift Pattern
  • 17.03 per hour
  • 6:00am to 6:00pm and 6:00pm to 6:00am
  • Paid for the full 12 hour shift
  • No weekend working
  • Averages around 36 hrs per week.

5 Week Rotating Shift Pattern
  • 20.05 per hour
  • 6:00am to 6:00pm and 6:00pm to 6:00am
  • Paid for the full 12 hour shift
  • Includes 2 weekends worked within the 5 week rotation

Candidates must be flexible to work either shift pattern depending on business requirements.


Key Responsibilities
  • Operating and monitoring manufacturing machinery
  • Supporting production processes and ensuring output targets are met
  • Carrying out quality checks and inspections
  • Following strict operating procedures and work instructions
  • Recording production information accurately
  • Maintaining high housekeeping and safety standards
  • Working as part of a team in a fast paced manufacturing environment
  • Identifying and reporting machine or process issues

What We Are Looking For

Essential
  • Previous manufacturing, production operative, machine operator, processing operative or similar experience
  • Strong work ethic and excellent attendance record
  • Stable employment history demonstrating reliability and commitment
  • Ability to work 12 hour day and night shifts
  • Good attention to detail
  • Ability to follow written procedures accurately
  • Comfortable working in a quality focused manufacturing environment

Important Requirements

Due to the nature of the client's security clearance process, applicants must have continuously lived in the UK for the last 5 years and be able to successfully complete pre-employment screening and background checks.

Please note the Westhoughton site has limited public transport links . Candidates should carefully consider how they will travel for 6:00am starts, 6:00pm starts and night shifts. Own transport is highly advantageous, although some employees choose to use taxi or Uber services at their own expense.


Why Apply?
  • Competitive hourly rates up to 20.05 per hour
  • Overtime available
  • Full 12 hours paid per shift
  • Long term ongoing opportunity
  • Weekly pay
  • Opportunity to gain experience with a globally recognised manufacturer
  • Potential for assignments to be extended based on performance and business needs

If you have a strong manufacturing background, a solid work history and are looking for a long term opportunity with a respected employer, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up to date CV.


Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

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Key Details
  • Date Posted: 16 Oct 2026
  • Location: greater manchester
  • Employment Type: Contract
  • Category: Manufacturing/Surveying
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