Production operative pay in Newcastle April 2025
How much do production operatives in Newcastle get paid?
production operatives in Newcastle earn
£10.78-15.76 per hour
Based on 47 employee reviews
What do top employers pay production operatives?
Who are the top production operative employers?
Who are the worst production operative employers?
Recent production operative Jobs in Newcastle
- Production Operative at Gi Group posted 5 days ago
- Food Production Operative at Mitchells & Butlers posted 14 days ago
How are people paid?
Based on 47 employees
What contracts are people on?
Based on 30 employees
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What do production operatives do?
Production operatives have the job of working on a factory production-line to make products.
They can work in factories for industries such as:
- Food and drink
- Pharmaceuticals
- Cars and other vehicles
- Machinery and construction
Other names for production operatives are:
- Process operators/ operatives
- Factory workers
- Production workers
You can either be a semi-skilled (entry level) or skilled worker, depending on what experience you already have.
This type of job will vary depending on what sort of factory you work in.
Some common things you may do include:
- Checking raw materials or ingredients are in good condition
- Using specialist production-line equipment
- Putting products together by hand
- Basic quality control
- Packing up products
- Keeping work areas safe and clean
As mentioned, this can be an entry level job. However, you may have to pass a practical skills assessment to get hired.
If you want to apply for a semi-skilled production operative job, you might also need the following:
- Some GCSEs or a relevant apprenticeship.
- Can work well with your hands
- The right to work in the UK
For more information about manufacturing and production jobs, read our guide to the best manufacturing companies to work for.