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ARC is an independent agency specialising in the recruitment for the Construction, Maintenance, Industrial, Driving, Recycling and M&E sectors.
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Production Operative
Location: Easton, Norwich
Pay: Salary: £12.71 rising to £12.77 after 2 successful weeks training / £13.68 rising to £13.75 after 2 successful weeks training (PAYE / PAYE AUTO)
ARC Recruitment are recruiting Production Operatives for a cutting-edge vertical farming facility in Easton, Norwich. This innovative site grows fresh herbs and salads indoors all year round.
This is a great opportunity for ongoing work with the chance of a permanent contract after 12 weeks.
Immediate starts available.
Shift Details
- Initial hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 – 18:00
- Pay rate: £12.71 rising to £12.77 after 2 successful weeks training / £13.68 rising to £13.75 after 2 successful weeks training (PAYE / PAYE AUTO)
- Contract: Temp to Perm after 12 weeks
Key Responsibilities
As a Production Operative, your duties will include:
- Placing wet mats into aluminium trays
- Accurately seeding mats
- Trimming and sizing products to customer specifications
- Manual weighing and bulk packing of produce
- Packing finished goods ready for distribution
- Preparing production lines for daily operations
- Carrying out hygiene duties including cleaning, mopping, and general tidying
Working Conditions & PPE
- General working area temperature: 18°C
- Packing room temperature: 8°C (suitable clothing recommended)
- Full PPE provided, including:
- Overalls
- Hairnet
- Wellington boots
- Additional PPE such as face masks and safety glasses required in some areas
Candidate Requirements
- Previous food production or manufacturing experience preferred
- Comfortable working in cooler environments
- Reliable, hardworking, and team-focused
- Own transport essential due to rural location and shift times
What We Offer
- Long-term opportunities with the potential to progress into a permanent role
- Competitive pay rates with a progression after 12 weeks
- Modern, high-tech working environment
- Supportive on-site team with training provided
- A role within a growing and innovative industry
- Free carparking on site.
If you’re reliable, forward-thinking, and have a strong work ethic, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today by submitting your CV or calling for more information.

Manufacturing Operative
Build Your Career in Craftsmanship: Window Fabricators Wanted!
Are you a hands-on professional with an eye for detail? ARC Norwich Industrial is proud to partner with a leading local manufacturer to find dedicated Window Fabricators for a Temp-to-Perm opportunity right here in Norwich.
If you take pride in seeing a project through from raw components to a finished, high-quality product, we want to hear from you.
Why Join the Team?
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Stability: Transition from a temporary role to a permanent career with a reputable firm.
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Work-Life Balance: Choose a fixed shift that fits your lifestyle—no rotating schedules.
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Competitive Pay: £12.25 per hour (PAYE) £13.72 per hour (PAYE AUTO) with weekly pay.
The Role
We are looking for candidates from a manufacturing or production background who are confident in:
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Precision Assembly: Using hand tools to assemble high-quality window units.
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Hardware Fitting: Expertly adding locks, handles, and finishing touches.
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Quality Control: Identifying defects and ensuring every product meets rigorous standards.
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Team Safety: Maintaining a tidy, efficient workspace and reporting to the Production Manager.
We have two fixed shifts
Day shift Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm
Afternoon Shift Monday to Thursday 3pm to midnight / Friday 3pm to 10pm
To apply, contact the Industrial team at ARC Norwich

HGV Class 1
Job Title: HGV1 driver
Job Type: Days, Nights and Tramping
Location: Milton Keynes
Rate of pay: Paye £15, LTD £18.31 std overtime available
Are you a Driver looking for work?
NEXTGEAR are currently looking for HGV work.
For this position, you must have the following:
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Licence: Valid UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence.
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Credentials: Up-to-date CPC and Digital Tachograph cards.
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Experience: Minimum 6–12 months of commercial Class 1 experience.
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Record: No more than 9 penalty points.
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Attitude: Reliable, professional, and a good communicator.
This temporary work for a Driver is for an ongoing role on a temp to perm duration
The type of work for a Hgv1 will be curtain sider trailers
Days, Nights and Tramping work is available.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR NEXTGEAR
- Working with one of the leading Recruitment agencies with 18 years within the marketplace, recruiting for many of the region’s leading companies.
- In a recent survey 96% of our clients stated ARC are their preferred agency labour supplier.
- Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
- Weekly pay – with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee.
- Pension contribution (after 3 months continuous service).
- On-going assignments
- Free access to our Health Assured scheme for you and your family.
- Access to Free online training.
Please contact our Recruitment specialists if you are available for this position

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