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Production Operative (Float Operator)

CV-Library Perth, Perth & Kinross Posted 21 Sep 2026 Closing: 01 Jan 0001
Temporary
£14.08/hour

Job Description & Overview

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Production Operative - Float Operator</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Perth</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Pay Rate: £14.08 per hour</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Hours: Monday to Friday, Double Day Shift Pattern</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Contract: Temporary ongoing with permanent opportunities</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Looking for More Than a Standard Production Role?</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Are you looking for a manufacturing role where you can learn new skills, work across different areas and enjoy more variety in your working day? We're recruiting a Production Operative (Float Operator) to join a busy and growing manufacturing team in Perth.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Unlike a standard production role where you may work on the same process every day, as a Float Operator you'll be trained across multiple areas of production, stepping in where support is needed and developing a broad range of practical manufacturing skills.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is adaptable, hands-on and eager to learn, with ongoing work and genuine permanent prospects for the right person.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">What You'll Be Doing</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">As a Float Operator, you'll support different areas of the manufacturing process, helping the wider team maintain production, quality and safety standards.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Your responsibilities will include:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Carrying out bonding, cutting and grinding processes</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Operating test beds and heating lamps</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Moving between different production areas depending on operational</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Supporting machine operation and basic machine set-up</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Following Standard Operating Procedures and detailed work instructions</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Carrying out quality checks on raw materials and finished products</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Checking your work carefully to ensure quality standards are achieved</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Accurately recording production information</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Using computer systems to enter and update information where required</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Identifying faults, defects or inconsistencies and reporting these promptly</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Supporting colleagues to meet production targets and deadlines</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Keeping work areas clean, organised and safe</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Following health and safety</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements at all times</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">What We're Looking For</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This role is all about flexibility and willingness to learn. Because you'll be supporting different production areas, you'll need to be comfortable adapting to different tasks and processes.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We're particularly interested in candidates who have:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous manufacturing, production or industrial experience</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">A strong work ethic and reliable approach to attendance</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Excellent attention to detail</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">A quality-focused approach to work</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Good IT and data entry skills</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The ability to follow detailed processes and instructions</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">A willingness to learn new production processes</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">A flexible approach to moving between different areas and tasks</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Good problem-solving skills</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">A proactive attitude and willingness to get involved</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The ability to maintain accuracy while working towards production targets</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Desirable Experience</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">It would be advantageous if you have previous experience with:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Operating machinery within a manufacturing environment</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Basic machine set-up</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Technical or hands-on production processes</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working to defined production targets</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Quality checking or inspection</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working within a structured manufacturing environmentDon't worry if you haven't done everything listed above. Full training will be provided, and we're particularly interested in candidates who have the right attitude and are keen to develop their skills.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Why Apply?</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">£14.08 per hour</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Monday to Friday working</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Double day shift pattern</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ongoing, long-term work</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Genuine permanent opportunities for the right candidates</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Full training and ongoing support</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Learn a variety of manufacturing processes</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Gain experience across multiple production departments</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Develop valuable technical and machine-operating skills</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Varied role where you won't necessarily be doing the same task every day</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Opportunity to build a long-term career within manufacturing</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Work as part of an established and supportive team</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Could You Be the Right Fit?</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This isn't a role for someone who wants to stay on one task or one production line all day.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We're looking for someone who enjoys variety, picks up new processes quickly and is happy to move between departments depending on where they're needed.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You'll need to be reliable, safety-conscious and able to maintain a high standard of work. Most importantly, you'll need a positive attitude and genuine willingness to learn.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you're someone who asks questions, wants to understand how things work and enjoys building new practical skills, the Float Operator position could be an excellent next step.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ready for Your Next Opportunity?</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you have previous manufacturing, production or industrial experience and you're looking for a role offering variety, development and long-term prospects, we'd love to hear from you.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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</p>

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Key Details
  • Date Posted: 21 Sep 2026
  • Location: Perth, Perth & Kinross
  • Employment Type: Temporary
  • Category: Distribution
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