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 - 3:00pmPost‑Training Shift Pattern (Days Only) 5 on / 5 off: 5:00am - 5:00pm 4 on / 4 off: 5:00am - 5:00pmThese 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 (phone number removed) to learn more about this long-term opportunity. Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office. Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters. Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website