Packing Operative/Production Assembler

HR Smith Group; Hereford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Hereford is seeking a Packing Operative/Production Assembler. You will be responsible for the packing and dispatch of products as well as manufacturing tasks. The ideal candidate will possess a sound work ethic and good manual dexterity. Benefits include free parking, company social events, and holiday accrual.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Free refreshments (tea and coffee)

Casual dress

Company social events

Opportunity for company bonuses

Cost of living reviews annually

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Long service holiday accrual scheme

Life Insurance Scheme - 3x annual salary

Qualifications

• Ability to read technical drawings is advantageous.
• Understanding of a busy dispatch department is preferred.
• Manufacturing background is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Packing and dispatch of products.
• Manufacturing Conductive Sealing Gasket range.
• Adherence to strict production paperwork standards.

Skills

Sound work ethic

Manual dexterity

Job description

Overview

Packing Operative/Production Assembler – Hereford

Company: H.R. Smith (Technical Developments) Limited. Location: Rotherwas, Hereford. Status: Permanent, full-time, on-site only. Posting date: 23 September 2025. Closing date: 23 October 2025. Job reference:

Role Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the packing and dispatch of all HR Smith products as well as the manufacture of the Conductive Sealing Gasket range. Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Adherence to strict production paperwork standards.
• Packing and dispatch of products.
• Manufacturing Conductive Sealing Gasket range.
• Maintain sound work ethic and be able to handle manual tasks with dexterity.
• Read technical drawings (advantageous).
• Understand how a busy dispatch department operates (preferred).

Other duties may be assigned as required and training will be provided where necessary.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Sound work ethic.
• Manual dexterity.
• Ability to read technical drawings (advantageous).
• Understanding of a busy dispatch department (preferred).
• Manufacturing background (preferred but not essential).

Benefits

• Free onsite parking.
• Free refreshments (tea and coffee).
• Casual dress.
• Company social events.
• Opportunity for company bonuses.
• Cost of living reviews carried out annually by the Directors.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off (to be taken any time in the year).
• Long service holiday accrual scheme: 1 extra holiday day per year from 5-10 years’ service up to a maximum of 26 days.
• Life Insurance Scheme - 3x annual salary.

Working Arrangements

• Full-time position.
• Hours: 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, 7:45am–4:15pm with 30 minutes lunch. No weekend, evening or bank holiday working.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Free internal training provided as required.
• Opportunities to progress, promote internally and upskill.
• Working from home arrangements are not available due to the manufacturing environment.

How to Apply

If you want to find out more about one of Herefordshire’s largest hi-tech companies, please visit www.hr-smith.com. If you are interested in this role, please email your CV to [e-mail].

The HR Department, H R Smith Group of Companies, Unit 416, Tarsmill Court, Rotherwas Industrial Estate, Hereford, HR2 6JZ.