Production Operative

Spider Web Recruitment Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected manufacturing business is looking for a reliable Production Operative to join their team in Woolpit, Suffolk. This role involves hands-on tasks such as cutting materials, operating tools, and assembling high-quality signage. The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail and teamwork skills. Offering a competitive salary and various benefits including holiday and pension scheme. Candidates with experience in woodworking or manufacturing are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Comfortable in a practical, hands-on environment with tools and machinery.
• Ability to follow production instructions safely and efficiently.
• Experience in signage, manufacturing, or woodworking is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Cutting and preparing materials using table saws and routers.
• Operating a laminator and applying graphics.
• Assembling and finishing signage and POS products.
• Maintaining a clean workshop environment.
• Packaging finished products for dispatch.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Tools

Table saws

Routers

Industrial sewing machine

Forklift

Job description

Production Operative

Spider is advertising on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business who are looking for a full-time or part-time, permanent Production Operative to join their team based in Woolpit, Suffolk.

Why them

This organisation is a respected manufacturer within the signage and POS industry, known for producing high-quality, bespoke products with precision and craftsmanship at the heart of everything they do. With a busy and collaborative workshop environment, they take pride in delivering durable, visually striking solutions for a wide range of clients.

Fantastic company benefits include

• Competitive Salary: £25,375 per annum (£12.20 per hour) depending on experience and pro rate for part time)
• Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (pro rate for part time)
• Company pension scheme
• Free parking

About the role

As a Production Operative, you will play a key role in the manufacturing and assembly of high-quality signage and POS products. This is a hands‑on workshop role involving cutting materials, applying graphics, operating tools and machinery, and assisting with general production tasks. You’ll work both independently and as part of a team to ensure products are manufactured to the highest standard. Working hours are 40 hours per week (FTE), working 8am – 5pm, with flexible working hours and part time hours available.

Main responsibilities and Duties

• Cutting and preparing sheet materials using table saws and routers
• Operating a laminator and applying printed vinyl graphics to various substrates
• Assembling and finishing signage and POS products
• Weeding, taping, and applying self-adhesive vinyl to rigid panels
• Working with acrylic, plastics, wood, aluminium, and other raw materials
• Using power and hand tools including drills, chop saws, mitre saws, line benders, sanders, and linishers
• Banner finishing using an industrial sewing machine
• Maintaining a clean and tidy workshop environment
• Packaging finished products securely for courier dispatch
• Supporting colleagues and assisting with additional tasks to meet production deadlines

About you

As a Production Operative, you will be reliable, hardworking, and comfortable in a practical, hands‑on environment, with strong attention to detail, the ability to follow production instructions and work safely with tools and machinery, excellent teamwork and communication skills, and the confidence to work independently. Desirable qualities include a forklift licence, experience in signage/manufacturing/woodworking, or an interest in developing technical production skills.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Production Operative position and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up‑to‑date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

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