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Production Operative - Derby (Burnaston Plant) - East Midlands

Ready to kick start a career with one of the world’s most iconic automotive brands? Proman is hiring full time, permanent Production Operatives to help build the Toyota Corolla and gear up for the launch of the high performance GR Corolla in 2026.

Pay & Benefits

Rotating Shifts:
Early Shift: £14.72 per hour (inc. shift allowance)
Late Shift: £16.95 per hour (inc. shift allowance)
Days Only: £13.59 Per hour
Average Annual Earnings: £32,103 including shift premiums
25 days annual leave
Generous pension scheme
Free workwear & safety footwear
Subsidised meals in on-site restaurants
Free parking, bike storage & on-site nursery
Wellbeing rooms for rest and support
Overtime Rates:

£18.12 per hour (Mon - Fri, first 2 hours)
£20.38 per hour (after 2 hours & Saturdays)
£27.17 per hour (Sundays & Bank Holidays)
Work Patterns

39 hours per week
Rotating shifts: Early (06:00 - 14:18) Late (15:20 - 23:38)
Or Days Only (07:00 - 15:33)
Overtime (weekday & weekend) available
About the Role

The role involves working on raised vehicle bodies and requires the ability to safely reach and work on all designated manufacturing points without the use of steps or platforms.

Based upon the roles (processes) we are currently hiring, we invite applications from candidates who are between 5’ 1 and 6’1 in height (154cm - 185cm). This is to ensure the health and safety of the members who work for Proman on site.

Assembling vehicle components to precise specifications
Operating tools and machinery safely and efficiently
Performing quality checks to maintain Toyota’s world class standards
Following standard operating procedures and safety guidelines
Working collaboratively with your team to meet production targets
Why Toyota?

We’re more than just cars we’re innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to a sustainable future. Toyota is driving toward carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040, and you can be part of that journey.

You will receive one week’s fundamental skills training in the dojo from Toyota experienced trainers to ensure you have the skills to work in a safe manner to meet the daily requirements and then will be supported over a number of weeks to ramp up on process in the production line/work area.

Toyota puts safety, respect for their people and continuous improvement at the forefront of everything they do and this extends to their Proman workforce.  We are an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment.

Apply online today and one of our consultants will be in touch.

Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!

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