Production Operative

Cross Manufacturing Company Ltd.; Bath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cross Manufacturing Company Ltd. in Bath is seeking a production operative who will start in the Quality Control department, aiming for high workmanship and quality.

The role combines hand work with some machinery, and flexibility to cover other production sections. You will work across rolling, grinding, inspection, packing, finishing, heat treatment and more, following instructions, keeping ERP records, performing daily machine checks, and upholding 6S and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Engineering bias with direct hands-on experience in machine setting, operation and maintenance on one or more processes listed.
• Experience using measuring equipment within a precision engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and inspect machinery and perform hand work to meet drawing requirements.
• Complete works orders and inspection checks, and record operations in the ERP system.
• Maintain daily machine checks and report faults to the supervisor.
• Follow 6S practices and health & safety procedures.
• Provide detailed handovers when sharing work with colleagues.

Skills

Hand/eye coordination

Detail-oriented

Continuous improvement

Team player

Flexible

Education

Engineering bias

Job description

As a production operative you will be working initially within the Quality Control department, where you are required to achieve and maintain a high level of workmanship and quality. This role includes both hand work and the use of some machinery. This role requires flexibility as it covers other sections/departments in production.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Depending on the area of the business, where employees are trained to do so, they may be asked to work in any of the following processes:
• Rolling
• Winding
• Side Grinding
• Inspection
• Packing
• Finishing
• Heat Treatment
• Form Correction
• Step gap
• Lapping
• Ensure that you comply with all company documentation, work instructions and policies relevant to your department.
• Looking at ways to improve production efficiency
• Ensure maintenance tasks are completed as instructed
• Produce parts that conform to the drawing requirements in a good time.
• Ensuring all documentation including works orders and inspection Checks are completed and operations booked on the ERP system.
• Ensuring daily checks on the machines that you are using are carried out, reporting any faults to the supervisor.
• Ensure relevant PPE is worn adhering to the Health & Safety guidance and procedures.
• Ensure 6S practices are followed.
• Ensure that your supervisor is informed and communicated with to keep them up to date with progress of work or issues that may arise.
• Ensure a detailed handover is provided when sharing work with fellow operators.

Attributes and Personal Qualities needed for this role

• An approach to work which seeks Continuous Improvement in all activities.
• Familiarity with ISO9001 and ISO14001
• Patience with good hand/eye co-ordination and fine hand skills.
• A proactive approach to work, be confident and efficient.
• Methodical, detail-oriented, and well organized
• Demonstrate and uphold company values.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, flexible, and highly self-motivated, able to work without supervision.
• Willing to learn new roles and adapt to various roles within the factory
• Work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Professional approach, efficient, and practical
• Team player

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Engineering bias including direct hands-on experience in machine setting, operation, and maintenance on one or more of the processes listed above.
• Experience in using measuring equipment within a precision engineering environment.

Further Information

This is a tempoary to permanant role, if successful.

August 21, 2026

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