Production Operative

Harlow Bros Ltd; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance cover

24/7 online GP

10% discount across Harlow Bros.

Employee Assistance Programme

Extras retail discounts & Byond Card

Employee Referral Scheme

In House Training and Recognised Quali

Job summary

Harlow Timber Group is seeking a Production Operative for the Burton site to ensure roof truss and joist profiles meet design sheets and delivery schedules.

You will read technical drawings, coordinate with the production team, and follow health and safety rules while contributing to daily meetings and on-time production targets.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing or production preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all profile trusses are complete and correctly controlled with paperwork.
• Meet weekly delivery dates and requirements with Production Manager.
• Participate in daily/weekly production meetings.
• Adhere to Health & Safety requirements for the business.
• Monitor and maintain equipment with the Supervisor.
• Ensure the Production Team for each station has work and products set out to manufacture.
• Work on your own within a team to meet the production schedule.

Skills

Read technical drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Health & safety basics

Job description

Location: Harlow Timber Systems Burton, Hawkins Lane, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1PT.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours of Work: 7.30am and 4pm Monday to Thursday, 7:30am and 3:45pm Friday

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated ProductionOperative to join our team at Harlow Timber Systems Burton. The role of ProductionOperative within the company is to ensure that all production roof truss and joist profiles are complete and manufactured to the correct design sheets issued to the team. To ensure that all truss/joist profiles are set out to the correct dimensions and configuration detailed on the engineer sheets. To ensure that all Profiles are complete on time as required by the delivery schedule for that project.

What you’ll be doing as a Truss Operative:

• Ensuring that all Profile trusses are complete correctly. Controlled and monitored with paperwork.
• Ensuring weekly delivery dates and requirements are achieved as planned with the Production Manager and Supervisor.
• Be involved in daily/weekly production meetings.
• Following and adhering to Health & Safety requirements for the business.
• The monitoring and maintenance of equipment with the Supervisor is maintained.
• Ensuring that the Production Team for each station has work and products set out to manufacture.
• Working on your own within a team to meet a production schedule.

Your Skills:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations.

What We Offer:

Life assurance cover

Access to 24/7 online GP

10% Discount across Harlow Bros. Branches

Employee Assistance Programme

Extras retail discounts & Byond Card

Employee Referral Scheme

In House Training and Recognised Qualifications

Harlow Timber Group is a leading provider of quality timber products and building materials, committed to delivering exceptional service to our customers. With a rich history and strong presence in the industry, we pride ourselves on our knowledgeable team and our dedication to excellence.

Harlow Timber Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are also proud to be employee-owned, creating a future built on shared success and strong values. Our Employee Ownership Trust empowers our people while preserving the principles that have shaped our business.