Production Assistant

Mploy Staffing Solutons; Bridport; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full on-the-job training

Mon-Thu work week

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Mploy Staffing Solutons in Bridport is seeking a motivated Production Operative to join our busy manufacturing team. You will learn to operate sewing machinery, assemble metal components and use computer-based systems, with full on-the-job training.

This diverse role offers practical and computer-based tasks, a Monday to Thursday week, and the chance to develop a broad range of manufacturing skills within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• No prior manufacturing or sewing experience required; full training provided.
• Comfortable using computers or willing to learn software.
• Good attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Operating sewing machinery following training.
• Assembling and working with metal components.
• Using computers and relevant software as part of the production process.
• Following production instructions and processes accurately.
• Ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Working effectively as part of a team.
• Developing knowledge and skills across different areas of the production process.

Job description

Posted: 8th September 2026
Salary: £26,500 per annum
Location: Bridport
Reference: MSBRIDPORT

Location: Bridport
Salary: £26,500 per annum
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:00am - 5:15pm (39 hours per week)
Training: Full on-the-job training provided

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and versatile Production Operative to join a busy manufacturing team in Bridport.

This is a unique and varied production role that combines practical hands‑on manufacturing with the use of computers and software. The successful candidate will be given full training, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to develop a range of new skills and build a career within manufacturing.

You will learn to operate sewing machinery, assemble metal components and use computer-based systems, with a strong focus on producing work to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating sewing machinery following full training
• Assembling and working with metal components
• Using computers and relevant software as part of the production process
• Following production instructions and processes accurately
• Ensuring all work meets required quality and safety standards
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Working effectively as part of a team
• Developing knowledge and skills across different areas of the production process

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Practical, hands‑on and willing to learn
• Comfortable using computers, with some understanding of software - or highly motivated to learn
• Interested in developing new technical and manufacturing skills
• Able to work accurately and pay close attention to detail
• Reliable, motivated and hardworking
• Comfortable learning to operate machinery and work with different materials
• Committed to producing work to a high standard
• A good team player with a positive attitude

Previous manufacturing or sewing experience is not essential, as full training will be provided. More important is the right attitude, willingness to learn and enthusiasm for developing new skills.

What We Offer

• -> £26,500 starting salary
• -> Full on-the-job training
• -> A varied and unique role combining practical and computer-based skills
• -> Monday to Thursday working week
• -> Opportunity to develop a broad range of manufacturing and -technical skills
• -> Supportive team environment