Factory Operative

QUINTESSENTIAL BRANDS UK GROUP LTD; Chard Town; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday 241.25 hours

38 hour working week

Company Pension

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Free Parking

Job summary

Numatic International in Chard, Somerset, is seeking a Factory Operative to join its busy production lines. The role centers on line feeding, quality control, and efficient output in a fast-paced environment, with safety and teamwork in focus.

You will be paid £15.48 per hour, work a rotating 38-hour week, and enjoy benefits including a company pension, life insurance, and employee discounts as part of a long-term career with the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing environment.
• Experience on production lines and working to KPIs.
• Knowledge of standard production techniques.
• Knowledge of hand tools and operating machinery.
• Excellent written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Carry out line feeding operations as instructed by line management.
• Work under pressure; be results driven.
• Maintain high quality and efficiency; raise concerns when needed.
• Complete tasks to achieve KPIs.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and initiative.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Follow Health & Safety practices and procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Production line experience

Quality standards

Hand tools

Machinery operation

English proficiency

Tools

Forklift operation

General tooling

Job description

• Location MILLFIELD ROAD,Chard, TA20 2GB,United Kingdom
• Job Category Factory Operative
• Employee Type Perm

Numatic International, best known for the Henry and Hetty Vacuum cleaners alongside cordless solutions through to customisable janitorial systems, is undergoing substantial expansion.Numatic delivers professional, practical, and reliable equipment, designed, engineered, and all made right here in the UK. With sales to over 90 countries worldwide and an enviable new product slate there has never been a better time to join. The role is based in Chard, Somerset which offers a semi-rural lifestyle and access within 20 minutes to stunning coastal shorelines yet has quick links to major towns and cities.

While previous manufacturing experience is a plus, what we value most is yourreliability,team spirit, andmanual dexterity. If you are an enthusiastic, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced, targeted environment and is eager to learn, you’ll fit right in. In return, you can expect a competitive hourly rate £15.48 per hour, comprehensive on-the-job training, and the long-termjob securityandpotential career progressionthat comes with our recent£60 million investmentin world-class facilities—all while working for a company that truly values and looks after its employees.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Carry out effective line feeding operations as instructed by line management.
• Ability to work under pressure; be results driven.
• Ensure high standards of quality and efficiency and highlight concerns, where relevant.
• Carry out set tasks that can achieve key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Robust attention to detail; ability to retain knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, using own initiative.
• Strong drive and motivation to maintain and improve standards.
• Adhere to Health & Safety practices and procedures.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment in a similar role.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team to critical deadlines with multiple production lines or stations working simultaneously.
• Experience of working within a fast paced, high output, high variation production environment with multiple shift patterns.
• Knowledge of standard production and manufacturing techniques.
• Knowledge of use of hand tools and operating machinery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Job preview

• Desirable; Demonstrable experience of driving a forklift safely in a busy environment.
• Desirable; Experience in Lean Six sigma techniques and business improvement.
• Paid Holiday 241.25 hours per annum Including Bank Holiday
• 38 hour working week
• Company Pension and life insurance
• Lifestyle: Employee discounts including Dell & Microsoft, gym memberships, retailers, holidays
• Wellbeing:Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Free Parking

Hours:

This role operates on aweekly alternating shift pattern. From Monday to Thursday, hours are either 06:00–14:00 or 14:00–22:15, with shorter shifts on Fridays (06:00–13:15 or 13:15–19:30).