Driver / Manufacturing Operative

Royal British Legion Industries; Erskine; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive social enterprise in the UK seeks a Production & Delivery Operative to handle both manufacturing tasks and delivery operations. The ideal candidate will operate machinery and drive a lightweight van, ensuring quality delivery service. No prior experience is necessary, making this a great opportunity for veterans looking to start a new career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive environment for veterans

Training provided on machinery

Qualifications

• Essential: Full UK driving licence, capable of navigating multi-drop deliveries.
• Comfortable with manual handling and fast-paced work.
• Experience in manufacturing or delivery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery including CNC routers and printers.
• Drive a lightweight van across Scotland for deliveries.
• Provide excellent customer service during deliveries.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Manual handling

Team player

Ability to learn

Tools

CNC routers

Engravers

Wide-format printers

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a versatile and hands-on Production & Delivery Operative to join our growing team. This dual-role position offers a unique blend of factory-based manufacturing work and on-the-road delivery operations across Scotland.

No prior experience in professional driving or manufacturing is required for this role. As a social enterprise we exist to offer opportunities to veterans who want to start a new career or who have found satisfactory employment hard to come by. Our previous and existing employees include veterans who have experienced serious injury in service (amputees/wheelchair users) or others who have experienced issues post service such as mental health issues or social problems.

Applicants need to be "work ready" - able to get into the routine of work and handle the daily ebb and flow in a busy manufacturing base. We are very supportive of veterans and readily offer welfare advice, sign-post to other agencies to assist with health, financial or legal concerns: most of us have experience of these matters either directly or from working with others.

Most important of all is the "can do" attitude, similar to what you brought to the military.

Factory Responsibilities (2–3 days/week)

• Operate a range of machinery including CNC routers, engravers, wide-format printers, and hand tools
• Manufacture signs, printed products, and components to a high-quality standard
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workspace within our modern factory
• Receive full training on unfamiliar equipment and processes

Delivery Responsibilities (2–3 days/week)

• Drive a lightweight curtain-side van to customer depots and premises across Scotland
• Ensure timely and professional delivery of finished goods
• Load and unload products with care and attention to detail
• Represent the company with excellent customer service on-site

What We’re Looking For

• Full UK driving licence (essential) - familiar with vans up to 3.5 tonne and navigating for multi-drop deliveries
• Comfortable with manual handling and working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in manufacturing or delivery roles is a plus, but not essential
• Willingness to learn and operate machinery with training
• Reliable, punctual, and a team player