Production Operative – 12‑Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Dagenham Engine Plant, East London
Contract: 12‑month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: Various shift options available.
Hourly pay rate: £19.67
About Ford & Dagenham Engine Plant
Ford Motor Company has a proud manufacturing heritage in the UK, and Dagenham Engine Plant has been at the heart of Ford’s European operations since 1931. Today, it remains Ford’s sole diesel engine manufacturing facility in Europe, producing engines for vehicles supplied to domestic and global markets.
The Role
Ford Motor Company Limited is recruiting Production Operatives on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract to support manufacturing operations at Dagenham Engine Plant.
This role is part of ongoing operational demand and workforce planning. On‑site practical assessments will take place over the coming months as part of the selection process.
Previous manufacturing experience is not essential, as full training will be provided, although experience in a production or industrial environment would be beneficial.
ResponsibilitiesWhat the Role Involves
As a Production Operative, you will:
- Work on assembly and manufacturing tasks within a fast‑paced production environment
- Carry out repetitive but highly important tasks to exact quality standards
- Maintain focus, accuracy, and consistency throughout the shift
- Follow Ford’s safety, quality, and operational procedures at all times
👉 You must be able to stand for extended periods throughout the working day and be comfortable working in a physically demanding, on‑site manufacturing role.
Shift Pattern & Location Requirements
- Multiple shift options available (subject to business requirements)
- Role is fully site‑based at Dagenham Engine Plant
- Candidates must be able to commute reliably to site
- This position involves standing for long periods during each shift
What We’re Looking For
- Reliable, punctual, and committed individuals
- Ability to concentrate on detailed tasks over long periods
- Willingness to learn and follow standardised processes
- Strong team ethic and positive attitude to safety and quality
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
No formal qualifications are required, attitude, reliability, and focus are key.
Additional Information:
The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability
As part of our pre-employment checks process, successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check. This will be conducted in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applied only to unspent convictions.
Skills Required
- Able to stand for extended periods throughout the working day
- Comfortable working in a physically demanding, on-site manufacturing role
- Able to commute reliably to Dagenham Engine Plant
- Ability to concentrate on detailed tasks over long periods
- Willingness to learn and follow standardized processes
- Reliable, punctual, and committed
- Positive attitude toward safety and quality
- Previous production or industrial environment experience
Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one with options that include zero-premium plans, free mental health support, and wellness resources. For represented hourly employees, health plans are described as low-cost with strong coverage value.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and additional company contributions is available from day one, alongside life and disability coverage. Pension eligibility in certain situations and financial-planning support reinforce long‑term security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp‑up program for returning parents, reflect a family‑focused package. Flexible Family Care days and generous time‑off options help address short‑term caregiving and personal needs.
Ford Motor Company Insights
What We Do
Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.
