Production Assistant - Birmingham

Benchpeg Ltd; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Build Cast (DBC) is expanding its Birmingham operation and seeks a Production Assistant to support daily production, ensure accurate processing of customer jobs, and help move work from receipt to completion. The role collaborates with the Production Manager and various teams to maintain workflow and standards.

The successful candidate will be detail-focused, organised and comfortable using computer systems to manage orders, with training provided for our production processes and systems.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail when handling customer jobs.
• Able to organise multiple jobs and track progress.
• Comfortable using computers to enter and check order information.
• Clear communication and ability to work well in a team.
• Reliable, practical and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day processing of customer jobs.
• Receive, identify and prepare work for production.
• Help coordinate and track jobs through production stages.
• Check job information and ensure correct identification/recording.
• Update production records in internal systems.
• Assist different areas according to workload/priorities.
• Follow training to carry out production/workshop tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised

IT skills

Team player

Job description

Production Assistant

Design Build Cast Birmingham (DBC Birmingham)

Oldbury, Birmingham

Build a Business. Shape a Team. Create a Centre of Excellence.

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Design Build Cast is a specialist precious metal casting company serving the UK jewellery trade. Our reputation has been built on quality, technical expertise and customer service, producing castings in gold, platinum and other precious metals for jewellers and brands throughout the UK.

Alongside our established London operation, we are expanding our production capability through our new facility in Oldbury, Birmingham.

The role

We are looking for a Production Assistant to join our Birmingham team and support the day-to-day running of the production operation.

This is a varied, hands-on role that will involve working across different areas of production and helping to ensure customer jobs are processed accurately and efficiently. You will work closely with the Production Manager and other members of the team, helping jobs move through the workshop from receipt through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day processing of customer jobs
• Receive, identify and prepare work for production
• Help coordinate and track jobs through the different stages of the production process
• Check job information and ensure items are correctly identified and recorded
• Update job information and production records using our internal systems
• Assist different areas of production according to workload and priorities
• Carry out appropriate production and workshop tasks following training
• Prepare work for transfer between production stages and between our Birmingham and London operations
• Assist with stock, consumables and production materials
• Help ensure customer deadlines and turnaround times are met
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Support the Production Manager and wider production team as required

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has good attention to detail and takes care when handling customers’ work.
• Is organised and able to keep track of several jobs at once.
• Is comfortable using computers to enter and check order information.
• Communicates clearly and works well as part of a team.
• Is reliable, practical and willing to learn.

Previous experience in jewellery, manufacturing or a production environment would be an advantage, but training will be provided to the right candidate.

We are looking for someone who is organised, practical and exceptionally attentive to detail.

Because we work with customers' jewellery and precious metals, accurate identification, recording and handling of every job is extremely important. You will need to be methodical, reliable and comfortable following established processes while working in a busy production environment.

Previous experience in jewellery manufacturing, precious metals, casting or another production environment would be an advantage, but is not essential. Training can be provided for the right person.

You should be comfortable using computers and willing to learn DBC's production systems as well as the practical aspects of the role.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join DBC at an important stage in the development of our Birmingham operation.

The role offers the opportunity to learn different aspects of jewellery production and develop your skills as the Birmingham team grows.

Salary

Competitive, dependent on experience

Location

Oldbury, Birmingham

Job Type

Full time, permanent

About DBC

Design Build Cast (DBC) is a specialist jewellery casting business working with trade clients across bespoke pieces and client collections.

Working alongside The London Art Works (TLAW), we support CAD, casting and manufacturing across the full production process.

We are expanding into Birmingham and developing a dedicated CAD function to support both our casting clients and the wider trade.

designbuildcast.co.uk