Press Operative

  • Job Reference: 00002466-1
  • Date Posted: 30 March 2026
  • Recruiter: Pin Point Recruitment
  • Website: https://www.pin-point.co.uk/
  • Location: Sunderland
  • Salary: £12.85 to £27.19 Per Hour
  • Sector: Manufacturing Operations
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Work Hours: Full Time

Job Description

PRESS OPERATIVE

IMMEDIATE STARTS | MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE DESIRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL

Leading automotive manufacturer

Location: Sunderland
Pay: £12.85 – £14.35 per hour
Overtime available up to £27.19 per hour
24-Month Fixed-Term Contract with long-term career opportunities

Join one of the North East’s largest automotive manufacturers at their modern, high-tech facility in Sunderland.

We’re hiring Press Operatives to start immediately – apply now and secure guaranteed full-time work!

What You’ll Get:

  • Immediate start – Fast-track onboarding
  • Guaranteed 24-month contract after a short 2-week induction
  • No zero-hour contracts
  • Weekly pay + excellent overtime rates
  • Real career progression – many team leaders started in this role
  • Chance to go permanent after just 12 months

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Working in a fast-paced automotive environment
  • Operating a press machine within the assembly department to produce high quality, metal car parts
  • Use of hand tools to assemble components
  • Operating over-head crane
  • Quality Inspection of a range of components
  • Manual Handling with some heavy lifting

Required Skills & Experience

  • Previous experience in a fast-paced production/manufacturing environment
  • A positive attitude and willing to learn new skills

3 Shift Pattern:

  • 06:45 - 15:20 DAYS
  • 15:15 - 23:05 LATES
  • 23:00 - 06:50 NIGHTS

Please apply with your CV via the apply button – or contact our team directly to get started this week!