Production Operative jobs in Derbyshire

Looking for your next Production Operative job in Derbyshire? Key employers across manufacturing, food production, packaging, engineering, and other industrial sectors are hiring today, offering competitive pay, structured shifts, and opportunities to develop your skills and experience.

We’re actively recruiting for temporary and permanent Production Operative jobs across Derbyshire, with opportunities in Derby, Ilkeston, Belper, Alfreton, Foston, and surrounding areas. Whether you’re an experienced Production Operative or looking for your next opportunity within a production environment, our recruitment team can help you find a role that matches your experience, availability, and preferred location.

What does a Production Operative do?

Production Operatives play an important role in keeping manufacturing and production environments running efficiently. While responsibilities vary depending on the employer and industry, typical duties can include:

  • Operating production machinery and equipment
  • Assembling, preparing, or processing products
  • Packing and labelling finished goods
  • Carrying out basic quality checks
  • Preparing materials for production
  • Following production targets and processes
  • Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
  • Following health and safety procedures

Some positions require previous production or manufacturing experience, while others provide on-the-job training.

What's on offer?

Depending on the vacancy and employer, opportunities may include:

  • Competitive hourly rates
  • Temporary and permanent positions
  • Full-time working opportunities
  • Day, night, and rotating shift patterns
  • Overtime opportunities on selected vacancies
  • On-the-job training
  • Opportunities to develop new skills and experience
  • Immediate starts on selected roles

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  • JN -112026-134917_1793783599
    • Up to £19 per hour
    • Foston, Derbyshire
    • Contract

    Manufacturing Supervisor Sudbury, DE6 5GX £19.00 per hour Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 4:00pm Friday: 7:00am - 3:00pm Sector: Manufacturing, Fabrication & Welding Ready to take the lead in a thriving manufacturing environment?...

  • JN -112026-134923_1793791073
    • Up to £12.71 per hour
    • Derby, Derbyshire
    • Full-Time

    📍 Derby City Centre 💰 £12.71 per hour ⏰ Monday 7am-330pm Tuesday-Friday 7am-315pm 📈 39 hours per week (20 min paid break per day and 30 minute unpaid lunch, with overtime paid at time and a third after 39 hours The Opportunity We are recruiting...

  • JN -112026-134857_1793693585
    • £13.38 - £16.22 per hour
    • Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
    • Permanent

    General Labourer (Forklift Licence Required) Blue Arrow is recruiting for a General Labourer on behalf of our prestigious client based in the ST10 area . This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hardworking individual looking to join ...

  • JN -112026-134862_1793695793
    • Up to £19 per hour
    • Foston, Derbyshire
    • Contract

    Manufacturing Supervisor Sudbury, DE6 5GX £19.00 per hour Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 4:00pm Friday: 7:00am - 3:00pm Sector: Manufacturing, Fabrication & Welding Are you an experienced manufacturing professional looking to take ...

  • JN -112026-134870_1793701172
    • £17.00 - £18.50 per hour
    • Foston, Derbyshire
    • Contract

    MIG Welder Location: Sudbury, Derbyshire Pay Rate: £17.00 - £18.50 per hour (depending on experience) Hours Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 4:00pm Friday: 7:00am - 3:00pm Blue Arrow is currently recruiting for an experienced MIG Welder to join a well...

  • JN -112026-134876_1793705062
    • £14.03 - £15.00 per hour
    • Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire
    • Contract

    Pharmaceutical Production Operative Location: Burton-on-Trent Pay Rate: £14.03 per hour Hours: 40 hours per week, Rotating Shifts Looking for a role where your work genuinely makes a difference? Blue Arrow is recruiting for Production Operatives t...

  • JN -112026-134885_1793709880
    • Up to £13.25 per hour
    • Foston, Derbyshire
    • Contract

    General Operative Location: Sudbury, Derbyshire (DE6 5GX) Contract: Temporary Ongoing Start date: 2027 Pay Rate: £13.25 per hour Looking for a hands-on role with genuine long-term prospects? Blue Arrow is recruiting for a General Operative to joi...

  • JN -112026-134820_1793612771
    • Up to £12.71 per hour
    • Ilkeston, Derbyshire
    • Full-Time

    Rotating Weekly Shifts Hours: 6:00am to 2:00pm 2:00pm to 10:00pm Monday to Friday (weekly rotation) Pay: £12.71 per hour Overtime available Blue Arrow is currently recruiting Production Operatives / Picker Packers for a busy manufacturing and ware...

  • JN -112026-134839_1793627098
    • £13.14 - £17.48 per hour
    • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
    • Contract

    Warehouse & Packing Operatives 📍 Location: Nottingham (NG7) 💷 Pay: £13.14 - £17.48 per hour 🚀 Immediate Start Opportunities Blue Arrow is currently seeking Warehouse and Packing Operatives to join a thriving logistics and distributi...

  • JN -112026-134841_1793629693
    • £14.05 - £20.75 per hour + Overtime
    • Belper, Derbyshire
    • Temporary

    🔧 Assembly Operative / Production Operative 📍 Belper, Derbyshire | 💷 Up to £20.75 per hour | 🕒 Full Time Blue Arrow is recruiting Assembly Operatives, Production Operatives and Manufacturing Operatives to join a well-established, industry-le...

  • JN -112026-134854_1793637988
    • £13.14 - £17.48 per hour
    • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
    • Temporary

    Warehouse & Packaging Operatives Location: Nottingham (NG7) Pay Rate: £13.14 - £17.48 per hour Immediate Starts Available Blue Arrow is recruiting Warehouse Operatives and Packaging Operatives to join a busy and well-established distribut...

  • JN -112026-134856_1793638316
    • £13.38 - £16.22 per hour
    • Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
    • Permanent

    Body Shop Operative Blue Arrow is recruiting for a Body Shop Operative on an ongoing contract for our prestigious client in the engineering and fabrication industry based in the ST10 area . This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity for the ri...

  • JN -112026-134858_1793639159
    • £13.38 - £16.22 per hour
    • Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
    • Full-Time

    Production Operative Blue Arrow is recruiting for a Production Operative on behalf of our prestigious client based in the ST10 area . This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy manufacturing environment where full training will be provided. ...

  • JN -102026-134697_1793092893
    • Up to £12.78 per hour
    • Derby, Derbyshire
    • Full-Time

    Location: Derby, DE23 (close to the city centre) Pay & Hours: Days: £12.78 per hour Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 2:00pm Contract: Temporary to permanent opportunities available for the right candidates. We're recruiting Production Operatives...

  • JN -102026-134520_1792498015
    • £13.05 - £20.40 per hour
    • Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire
    • Full-Time

    Location: Hilton, South Derbyshire Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday ( Rotating pattern of 2 weeks on days and 2 weeks on afternoons) ✅ Day Shift: 5:30am - 4:00pm £13.05 per hour ✅ Afternoon Shift: 4:00pm - 2:00am £14.05 per hour Overtime paid...

  • JN -102026-134539_1792510063
    • £14.05 - £20.75 per hour
    • Derbyshire
    • Temporary

    Fabrication & Assembly Operative 📍 Derby 💷 £14.05 - £20.75 per hour 🕒 Full Time | Weekly Pay | Overtime Available 🚀 Long-Term Career Opportunities Join a Leading Manufacturing Employer Blue Arrow is recruiting Fabrication & Assemb...

  • JN -102026-134457_1792404824
    • Up to £14.03 per hour
    • Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire
    • Full-Time

    Warehouse Operative / Production Operative Burton-on-Trent £14.03 per hour Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week | Rotating Shifts Start Date: November 2026 We're recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to join a growing healthcare manufacturing business in B...

  • JN -102026-134487_1792420921
    • £12.75 - £13.00 per hour
    • Ilkeston, Derbyshire
    • Temporary

    Location: Ilkeston, Derby Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Friday 8:00am - 1:30pm Pay: £12.75 per hour Blue Arrow are currently recruiting for a Demoulder to join a busy manufacturing site in Ilkeston. This is a hands-on production r...

  • JN -102026-134489_1792421021
    • Up to £12.75 per hour
    • Derby, Derbyshire
    • Temporary

    Location: Raynesway, Derby (relocating to Ilkeston within the next few weeks) Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm Pay Rate: £12.75 per hour (£13.00 per hour for candidates with relevant experience) We are currently recruiting Paint Prepara...

  • JN -102026-134488_1792421133
    • £12.75 - £13.50 per hour
    • Derby, Derbyshire
    • Full-Time

    Location: Raynesway, Derby (moving to Ilkeston within a few weeks) Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm Pay: £13.50 per hour Blue Arrow are currently recruiting for a Packer / FLT Counterbalance Driver to join a busy manufacturing and distr...

  • JN -102026-134486_1792421291
    • Up to £14.50 per hour
    • Derby, Derbyshire
    • Full-Time

    Location: Raynesway, Derby Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm Pay: £14.50 per hour (37.5 hours paid per week) We're looking for experienced Composite Fitters to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Raynesway, Derby - mo...

  • JN -102026-134434_1792081528
    • £14 - £17 per hour
    • Ilkeston, Derbyshire
    • Contract

    Electronics Technician Location: Eastwood, Nottinghamshire Pay Rate: £14.00 - £17.00 per hour (dependent on experience) Contract Length: 6 Months Start Date: 2nd November 2026 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8-hour day shifts with a 30-minute lunch ...

  • JN -102026-134371_1791974927
    • £15.79 - £18.79 per hour
    • Belper, Derbyshire
    • Temporary

    🚜 Reach Truck Driver / FLT Driver Up to £18.79ph | Immediate Starts | Belper (DE56) Looking for a role that offers excellent pay, long-term stability, and the opportunity to secure a permanent position? Blue Arrow is recruiting experienced Reach...

  • JN -102026-134334_1791885716
    • Up to £19 per hour
    • Foston, Derbyshire
    • Contract

    Manufacturing Supervisor Sudbury, DE6 5GX £19.00 per hour Working Hours: Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 4:00pm Friday: 7:00am - 3:00pm Industry: Manufacturing / Fabrication / Welding Looking for a new challenge in manufacturing? Blue Arrow is worki...

  • JN -102026-134162_1791374277
    • £13.05 - £14.05 per hour
    • Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire
    • Temporary

    Location: Hilton, South Derbyshire Pay Rate: £13.05 /£14.05per hour Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 5.30am - 16.00pm-£13.05p/h 16.00pm -02.00am -£14.05p/h Rotating pattern of 2 weeks on days and 2 weeks on afternoons/nights We're recruiting Pro...

Production Operative jobs in Derbyshire FAQs

Do I need experience to work as a Production Operative in Derbyshire?

Not always. Some Production Operative jobs are suitable for candidates without previous manufacturing or production experience, with training provided when you start. Other vacancies may require previous experience with particular machinery, processes, or working environments.

Check the individual job description for the requirements of each vacancy.

What shifts do Derbyshire Production Operatives work?

Shift patterns vary between employers and workplaces across Derbyshire. Depending on the vacancy, opportunities may include day shifts, night shifts, rotating shifts, weekends, and other working patterns. Some positions may also offer overtime.

The working hours and shift pattern will be detailed within each individual vacancy.

Are temporary Production Operative jobs available in Derbyshire?

At Blue Arrow, we recruit for both temporary and permanent Production Operative positions in Derbyshire, depending on current vacancies. Temporary roles can be a useful way to gain production experience, find flexible work, or secure a longer-term opportunity.

Where are Production Operative jobs available in Derbyshire?

Opportunities can be available throughout the county, including Derby, Chesterfield, Swadlincote, Alfreton, Ripley, and surrounding areas.

Use the location search and filters on this page to find the latest Production Operative vacancies in your preferred area.

What skills do I need to be a Production Operative in Derbyshire?

Employers in Derbyshire often look for Production Operative candidates who are reliable, able to follow instructions, comfortable working as part of a team, and attentive to quality and safety. Depending on the role, good communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment can also be valuable.


How do I apply for Production Operative jobs in Derbyshire?

Browse the latest vacancies on this page and select a position to see the full job description, pay, working hours, location, and requirements. When you find a role that suits you, follow the application instructions and our recruitment team can guide you through the next steps.