Automotive Production & Machine Operative

CV-LibraryAstontemporaryPosted: 24 June 2026
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Automotive Production & Machine Operatives Required

Location: Central Birmingham

Pay Rates: £15.16 Days / £16.87 Nights

Shifts:

Rotating Double Days - 06:00 – 13:30 / 13:30 – 21:00

Permanent Nights - 21:00 – 06:00

Join a Leading Automotive Manufacturer

Are you an experienced Machine Operator or Automotive Production Operative looking for your next opportunity within the automotive sector?

We are recruiting for Automotive Production & Machine Operatives to join a global Tier 1 automotive supplier based in Birmingham. This is an excellent long-term opportunity offering competitive pay rates, regular overtime, and the potential for permanent employment with a leading manufacturer supplying major automotive brands across the UK and Europe.

The Role

Working within a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for operating and monitoring production machinery used in the manufacture of precision-engineered automotive components.

Key duties will include:

Operating CNC and semi-automated production machinery within a fast-paced automotive production facility

Running laser welders, hydraulic presses, water jet cutting equipment, robotic welding cells and other specialist manufacturing equipment

Loading and unloading components safely and efficiently to maintain production targets

Conducting quality inspections using gauges, measuring equipment and visual inspection techniques

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions

Carrying out machine adjustments and basic troubleshooting to minimise downtime

Maintaining production output while adhering to strict automotive quality standards

Completing production documentation and updating computer-based manufacturing systems

Identifying defects and escalating quality concerns in line with company procedures

Supporting continuous improvement activities to improve productivity, quality and efficiency

Following all health, safety and environmental procedures within a manufacturing environment

Working as part of a production team to achieve daily and weekly customer requirementsCandidate Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants should possess:

A minimum of 12 months' experience operating manufacturing or production machinery

Previous experience within an automotive manufacturing environment

Experience operating CNC machinery, robotic welding equipment, press machinery or automated production equipment

A strong understanding of quality standards and production processes

Experience working to production targets and KPI requirements

The ability to read engineering drawings and follow technical instructions

Good computer literacy and experience using production systems

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality components

A flexible and reliable approach to shift working

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a teamWhat's on Offer?

Excellent pay rates up to £16.38 per hour

Overtime opportunities available

Long-term ongoing work

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Modern automotive manufacturing facility

Training and development opportunities

Career progression within a global automotive businessApply Today

If you have experience in automotive production, machine operating, CNC operation, robotic welding, press operating or manufacturing assembly and ready to take on this exciting role, apply today or email (url removed) for more information

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