Production Operative – Manufacturing Plant

About the role

Join Marshalls plc at our state‑of‑the‑art dual‑block plant in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. As a Production Operative you will help manufacture high‑quality concrete landscaping products while keeping health and safety at the forefront.

Key responsibilities

• Operate press machinery, shot‑blast equipment and hand‑powered tools to produce concrete blocks.
• Move stock around the site using mobile plant, including forklift trucks.
• Follow shift patterns (12‑hour days/nights) and support the production line.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Required profile

• Experience in a busy production or manufacturing setting.
• Willingness to work rotating day/night shifts.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Positive team spirit and flexibility.

Required skills

• Forklift truck operation (license advantageous).
• Press machinery operation.
• Shot‑blast machinery operation.
• Basic computer use.
• IOSH or similar safety qualification (optional).

What we offer

• Starting pay of £16.06 per hour with annual increases.
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and guaranteed Christmas holidays.
• Pension scheme with 5% employer match.
• Training, development and clear progression path.
• Uniform, onsite parking, health‑care cash plan, employee discounts and wellbeing centre.