Manufacturing Operative

Permanent Futures Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Futures Limited is seeking a reliable and adaptable Manufacturing Operative to join a busy, fast-paced environment in Leeds. You will work as a generalist across the operation, supporting production, assembly and packaging while rotating between areas as priorities change.

The role emphasises a practical approach, strong work ethic and willingness to learn. Training will cover machinery, safety procedures and production records as part of daily operations.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience not strictly required; a hands-on attitude is valued.
• Strong work ethic and practical approach to tasks.
• Willingness to learn across different production areas.

Responsibilities

• Support production, assembly, packing and general manufacturing activities.
• Operate machinery, equipment and hand tools after training.
• Move between workstations as priorities change.
• Prepare materials and components for production.
• Carry out basic assembly, finishing and quality checks.
• Pack, label and prepare finished products for dispatch.
• Check products against quality standards and report defects.
• Move materials safely around the production area.
• Keep work areas clean, organized and safe.
• Follow production instructions and health & safety requirements.
• Complete basic production records and paperwork accurately.
• Collaborate with supervisors and other operatives to hit targets.
• Assist colleagues in other areas when needed.
• Identify problems early to keep production moving.
• Contribute to efficiency, quality and improvements.

Skills

Adaptable

Reliable

Hands-on

Quality focused

Safety conscious

Team oriented

Pace tolerance

Willing to learn

Proactive

Job description

We're looking for a reliable and adaptable Manufacturing Operative to join a busy, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being part of a team, is happy to turn their hand to different tasks, and takes pride in getting the job done properly. Rather than being based on one process or workstation, you'll work as a generalist across the manufacturing operation, supporting different areas depending on production priorities.

You don't necessarily need experience in every aspect of manufacturing. What's more important is a strong work ethic, a practical approach, attention to detail and a willingness to learn.

As a Manufacturing Operative, your day-to-day responsibilities will be varied and may include:

• Supporting production, assembly, packing and general manufacturing activities.
• Operating machinery, equipment and hand tools following appropriate training.
• Moving between different workstations and production areas as priorities change.
• Preparing materials and components for production.
• Carrying out basic assembly, finishing and quality-checking activities.
• Packing, labelling and preparing finished products for dispatch.
• Checking products against required quality standards and reporting any defects or issues.
• Loading, unloading and moving materials safely around the production environment.
• Keeping work areas clean, organised and safe.
• Following production instructions, standard operating procedures and health & safety requirements.
• Completing basic production records and paperwork accurately.
• Working closely with supervisors, team leaders and other operatives to achieve daily production targets.
• Helping colleagues in other areas when additional support is required.
• Identifying problems and raising them quickly so that production can keep moving.
• Taking an active role in improving efficiency, quality and ways of working.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Adaptable - comfortable moving between different tasks and areas of the operation.
• Reliable - someone the team can depend on to turn up, contribute and maintain good standards.
• Hands-on - happy working in a practical manufacturing environment.
• Quality focused - able to follow instructions carefully and spot when something isn't right.
• Safety conscious - understands the importance of working safely around machinery, equipment and colleagues.
• Team oriented - willing to help others and contribute wherever needed.
• Comfortable working at pace - able to maintain accuracy and standards when production is busy.
• Willing to learn - open to training and developing skills across different manufacturing processes.
• Proactive - able to see what needs doing and get involved rather than waiting to be asked.

Previous experience within manufacturing, production, warehousing, assembly, engineering or a similar hands-on environment would be beneficial, but we're equally interested in people with the right attitude and transferable skills