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Production Operative – Specials Department

Location: Almondsbury, Bristol (BS32)

Pay Rate: £13.76 – £15.82 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent

Reporting to: Specials Manager

Build a Long-Term Career with a Market-Leading Manufacturer

Gi Group is excited to partner with a highly respected and expanding manufacturer of innovative  building products. We are recruiting Production Operatives for the Specials Team, offering a stable, ongoing opportunity with potential for a permanent placement and long-term career growth.

This role is perfect for someone who wants more than “just a job”. You’ll join a business that invests heavily in training, upskilling and progression—many of their senior team started on the shop floor. If you're reliable, ambitious and eager to develop your skills, this could be the start of a rewarding career path.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Production Operative

• Producing bespoke blocks and components to customer specifications
• Transferring wet clay onto stillages
• Building accurate brick firing stacks
• Sorting fired bricks into customer-ready packs
• Maintaining excellent health & safety and housekeeping standards

Why The Production Operative Role Offers a Stable Future

• Structured 12–16 week training programme with ongoing support
• Clear progression opportunities within the Specials Department and wider business
• Work for an organisation with long-term demand and continued investment
• Be part of a team with low turnover and a supportive working culture

What We’re Looking For in a Production Operative

• Reliable and committed individuals looking for a secure, ongoing role
• Strong work ethic with excellent timekeeping
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team
• Health & safety awareness
• Willingness to learn and operate manufacturing equipment
• Own transport is essential

Desirable Skills of a Production Operative

• Experience in a continuous improvement environment
• Counterbalance FLT licence
• Any manufacturing or upskilling qualifications

Working Hours

Training Period (12–16 weeks)

• Mon–Thu: 7:30am – 4:00pm
• Fri: 7:30am – 3:00pm

Post‑Training Shift Pattern (Days Only)

• 5 on / 5 off: 5:00am – 5:00pm
• 4 on / 4 off: 5:00am – 5:00pm

These patterns provide excellent work–life balance while offering consistent, ongoing hours.

Ready to Start Your Career as a Production Operative?

Apply now through this advert or contact Gi Group on 0117 456 9777 to learn more about this long-term opportunity.