How do I find production & manufacturing jobs in Northern Ireland?

Browse live production & manufacturing vacancies on this page or register your CV with Rutledge. Our local team across all 18 NI branches will match you to suitable production & manufacturing roles as they come in.

What qualifications do I need for production & manufacturing roles?

Requirements vary by role. Many production & manufacturing positions are open to candidates with the right attitude and experience; others need specific qualifications or Access NI checks. Rutledge can help you identify the right route, including funded training where eligible.

Does Rutledge offer temporary production & manufacturing work?

Yes, we place candidates into permanent, temporary and contract production & manufacturing roles across NI. Temporary workers are paid weekly through our PAYE payroll.

Which Rutledge branches recruit for production & manufacturing?

Production & Manufacturing recruitment is supported by our network of 18 NI branches, with specific branches having particular expertise in this sector. See the locations list below to find your nearest specialist branch.

How long does it take to be placed?

For active production & manufacturing candidates with up-to-date compliance documents, placements often happen within 1 - 2 weeks. Temporary roles can start in 24 - 48 hours.

Sector specialist · Northern Ireland

Production & Manufacturing.

7 live roles today · £12.71–£31,200 / hr · Top: Omagh, Magherafelt, Ballymena

Specialist production & manufacturing recruitment across all eighteen of our Northern Ireland branches , permanent, temporary and contract.

For candidates

If you are looking for work.

Day, twilight and night shifts available with weekly PAYE pay and the chance of permanent contracts.

Roles we place

, Production Operatives
, Line Leaders
, Quality Inspectors
, Machine Setters
, CNC Operators
, Production Planners

For employers

If you are hiring.

Manufacturing employers across food, drink, engineering and pharma rely on Rutledge for skilled and unskilled production staff.

Typical employers

, Food & drink manufacturers
, Pharmaceutical sites
, Aerospace & precision engineering

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Career pathway

From entry to leadership.

01Operative
02Skilled Operator / Setter
03Line Leader
04Production Supervisor / Manager

Related training: Manufacturing apprenticeships

Latest production & manufacturing jobs.

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Bakery Operatives - Magherafelt

Production & ManufacturingMagherafeltTemp to PermCloses 28/10/2026

£13.05hr

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Warehouse Operative

Production & ManufacturingOmaghTemp to PermCloses 31/12/2026

£13.25hr

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Mechanical Installer - Ballymena

Production & ManufacturingBallymenaPermanentCloses 28/10/2026

£31,200yr

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Production Operatives (Knife Skills) - Carrickfergus

Production & ManufacturingCarrickfergusTemp to PermCloses 22/11/2026

Dependant on experience

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Production Operative

Production & ManufacturingOmaghPermanentCloses 31/12/2026

£12.71hr

By location

Production & Manufacturing jobs across NI.

Frequently asked.

How do I find production & manufacturing jobs in Northern Ireland?: Browse live production & manufacturing vacancies on this page or register your CV with Rutledge. Our local team across all 18 NI branches will match you to suitable production & manufacturing roles as they come in.
What qualifications do I need for production & manufacturing roles?: Requirements vary by role. Many production & manufacturing positions are open to candidates with the right attitude and experience; others need specific qualifications or Access NI checks. Rutledge can help you identify the right route, including funded training where eligible.
Does Rutledge offer temporary production & manufacturing work?: Yes, we place candidates into permanent, temporary and contract production & manufacturing roles across NI. Temporary workers are paid weekly through our PAYE payroll.
Which Rutledge branches recruit for production & manufacturing?: Production & Manufacturing recruitment is supported by our network of 18 NI branches, with specific branches having particular expertise in this sector. See the locations list below to find your nearest specialist branch.
How long does it take to be placed?: For active production & manufacturing candidates with up-to-date compliance documents, placements often happen within 1 - 2 weeks. Temporary roles can start in 24 - 48 hours.

Production & Manufacturing career guides

Talk to a recruiter

Looking for work in this sector?

Send us your details and the recruitment team will match you against live and upcoming vacancies.

18 branches across Northern Ireland
Department for the Economy approved training provider
Enquiries answered during branch opening hours
Prefer to talk? Call 028 2568 9643

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A few details only. No account, no login, nothing to download.

We read it

Your enquiry goes straight to the team at the branch nearest you.

We come back

You hear from a named team member, usually within one working day.

Hiring staff in Northern Ireland?

Tell us what you need and a team member from your nearest branch will call you back. Permanent, temporary, temp to perm and contract cover across 14 sectors.

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