Production Operative

SeeMeHired; Bebington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

TBC Ltd (Taxi and Bus Conversion Ltd) is seeking a Senior Production Operative to lead a workshop team, deliver hands-on diagnostics, and drive improvements across WAV builds. The role combines leadership with strong technical expertise to meet production and quality targets.

You will mentor an apprentice, troubleshoot issues, maintain records, and ensure health, safety and ISO standards are upheld while supporting cross‑department collaboration for smooth workflow.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background with diagnostics and fault-finding.
• Ability to lead and coach a team on the shop floor.
• Experience in vehicle conversions or manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with health & safety and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team to meet daily production and quality targets.
• Mentor and support an apprentice with hands-on training.
• Provide hands-on diagnostics across production and WAV builds.
• Troubleshoot problems and identify root causes.
• Monitor quality and productivity and address issues before impact.
• Coach and develop team members and training needs.
• Maintain records, job cards and compliance with health, safety and ISO standards.
• Work with Production Manager to resolve challenges and maintain workflow.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce waste.

Skills

Leadership

Diagnostics

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Quality focus

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Team motivation

Training apprentices

Record keeping

Education

Relevant technical qualification

Tools

Diagnostics equipment

Vehicle systems knowledge

Job description

This role is ideal for an experienced production, engineering or automotive professional who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and leading by example on the workshop floor. As a Senior Production Operative, you will use your skills and experience to support the team in meeting production targets, maintaining quality standards, and contributing to the continuous improvement of workshop processes. Alongside the opportunity to develop your career, you'll enjoy a 4-day working week with Fridays off, giving you a regular long weekend every week. The working hours for this role are Monday - Thursday 07:00 - 17:30, with flexibility required for business needs. You'll combine people leadership with technical expertise, providing hands-on support, diagnostics, fault finding and problem-solving to ensure production runs efficiently and customer expectations are consistently exceeded.

What you'll do:

• Lead, motivate and support a team to achieve daily production and quality targets.
• Mentor and support an apprentice, providing hands‑on training, sharing technical expertise and helping them develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required to succeed in their role.
• Provide hands‑on technical support, carrying out diagnostics, fault‑finding, and problem resolution across production and vehicle conversion processes, including the build of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs).
• Troubleshoot problems, identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Monitor quality and productivity, addressing issues before they impact production.
• Coach and develop team members, sharing technical knowledge and supporting training needs.
• Maintain accurate records, job cards, and compliance with health, safety, and ISO standards.
• Work closely with the Production Manager and other departments to resolve production challenges and maintain workflow.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste and prevent supply chain shortages.
• Promote a positive working environment while ensuring Health & Safety, quality and company standards are maintained.
• Support Aftersales & Warranty team with technical enquires.

We're looking for someone with a strong technical background who can motivate others, solve problems and drive performance.

Ideally, you will:

• Maintain accurate records, job cards, and compliance with health, safety, and ISO standards.
• Strong diagnostic, fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
• Good practical knowledge of vehicle systems, mechanical or electrical components and/or manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work independently and take accountability in a fast‑paced environment.
• The confidence to support team members with more complex technical issues.
• The ability to lead, coach and motivate a team.
• A strong focus on quality, productivity and continuous improvement.
• A relevant technical qualification or equivalent practical experience., Experience within vehicle conversions and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement would be an advantage.
• Experience in an automotive, vehicle conversion, manufacturing or engineering environment., Planning & Scheduling

Reporting & CommunicationAbility to Identify and Anticipate needsIT skillsTeamworkVan DrivingMechanical Vehicular Repairs

TBC Ltd (Taxi and Bus Conversion Ltd) are recognised as one of the market leading conversion companies operating across the UK and Ireland. TBC Conversions have a close partnership with Motability and major manufacturers such as Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, MAN TGE Minibus and many others. Founded on the principles of intelligence, care, and empathy, TBC Conversions specialises in wheelchair accessible vehicles, minibus, and bespoke conversions that fill a gap in the market for quality products and attentive service.