General Production Operative

Recruitment Helpline; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British manufacturer based in Herefordshire is seeking a General Production Operative. This full-time role offers a starting salary of £12.21 per hour and requires attention to detail and teamwork. Responsibilities include assembling parts, conducting quality checks, and ensuring health and safety standards. Comprehensive training is provided, making it suitable for those without direct experience. The role offers a supportive working environment with various benefits.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Up to 10 paid medical appointments per year

Company pension scheme

Secure free onsite parking

Free staff Wi-Fi

Casual dress

Enhanced leave

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail is vital during the manufacturing process.
• Ability to focus on repetitive tasks and keen eye for detail.
• Good manual dexterity and ability to assemble small parts.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts and components in various departmental areas.
• Read and decipher assembly instructions.
• Use hand tools or machines to assemble parts.
• Conduct quality control checks.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Good communication skills

Good manual dexterity

Organizational skills

Education

GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and English at grade C/4 (or equivalent)

Job description

Do you have previous operative experience in a similar role in a factory/warehouse/manufacturing environment? Are you a fast learner with a keen eye for detail? If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you and you'll find more than a job - you'll find job security and stability within a friendly and supportive, yet hard-working environment. Although relevant experience would prove advantageous, it is not essential as comprehensive training will be provided.

Job Title: General Production Operative

Employment Type: Permanent, full time, 39.5 hours per week.

Salary: £12.21 per hour, rising to £12.30 per hour upon successful completion of probation.

Location: Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7.

Benefits

• Company bonus scheme.
• Long service scheme.
• Up to 10 paid medical appointments per year.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including perks and discounts.
• Enhanced leave such as compassionate leave & jury service.
• Company pension scheme.
• Secure free onsite parking.
• Free staff Wi‑Fi.
• Free refreshments at breaks.
• Staff discounts on gifts we manufacture.
• Workers committee representation.
• Access to a trained Mental Health First Aider.
• Company events.
• Casual dress.
• And more.

Annual holiday entitlement is 30 days including bank holidays (additional in line with long service scheme). An annual factory shutdown at Christmas accounts for 3‑4 days of annual holiday entitlement.

About the Company

A leading & innovative British trade manufacturer of a wide range of corporate & promotional merchandise & beautiful gifts. They design, manufacture, print & finish all of the products they sell on site, with many unique products made from sustainable materials. Based in rural Herefordshire they employ 60 people at their factory in a team that has won many industry awards for their products and services.

Sustainability is at the core of what they do; they are Charter Members of the trade association (the BPMA) with ISO9001 Quality & ISO14001 Environmental certification. They are also Sedex (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) registered, members of Made in Britain, corporate supporters of The Woodland Trust & Herefordshire Wildlife Trust. They are also partnered with Ecologi & charitable supporters of The Hope Centre in Bromyard. The company believes in & prides itself in rewarding honesty, hard work, efficiency & creativity.

We are open and inclusive. Different points of view are not only welcomed but encouraged & celebrated.

Job Overview

A potentially varied and exciting role working across multiple departments within the business. There is a current requirement to provide cover for general assembly activities, picking and packing in the dispatch department and also scope to provide skilled cover in woodworking and laser cutting for the right candidate.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble parts and components in various departmental areas, ensuring that all parts are fitted correctly.
• Read and decipher assembly instructions.
• Use hand tools or machines to assemble parts.
• Carefully pack parts according to instructions.
• Conduct quality control checks.
• Ensuring health and safety standards are complied with.

Desirable Duties (Skill Dependent)

• Activities within the woodworking department, including CNC work, sanding and finishing.
• Laser cutting using CO2 or Fibre laser equipment.

Person Specification

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge

General Production Operatives must have exceptional attention to detail. This is vital during the manufacturing process, as minor errors or defects can cause serious problems resulting in customer complaints. They must also be excellent at teamwork as most assembly orders require working as part of a team. Operators must do their part correctly and help others when necessary. Because of the repetitive and fast nature of the work, Operators must have full concentration while working to prevent costly errors. Operators must also be self‑motivated, this is essential for them to achieve performance metrics, such as completing a specific number of components in a set amount of time ensuring company quality standards are adhered to.

Experience

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to communicate effectively across departments.
• Ability to focus on repetitive tasks and a keen eye for detail.
• Good manual dexterity and good hand‑eye coordination, including the ability to assemble parts and components that are often very small.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work, with an ability to adhere to deadlines.
• Self‑motivated and can work with minimal supervision.
• IT literate, specifically able to use iPad's. Full training is provided.
• Ability to use initiative, with problem‑solving skills.
• Numerical and verbal reasoning.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a similar role in a factory/warehouse/manufacturing environment would be beneficial.
• Woodworking experience.
• CNC experience.
• Laser cutting experience.

Qualifications

Desirable

• GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and English at grade C/4 (or equivalent) or above.

Additional Requirements

Desirable

• Role may be physical at times and involves manual handling.
• Driving license due to factory location.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.