Production Operative

Interaction Recruitment; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' holiday

Enhanced overtime rates

Company sick pay

Contributory pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Death in service benefit

Cash Health Benefit Scheme

On-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Full training opportunities

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking a Production Operative to join a manufacturing team in Carlisle. This role offers the chance to develop manufacturing skills, with full training available on various machinery, including Laser Cutting and Turret Punch.

The ideal candidate will have a positive approach to production work and a commitment to quality and safety. A comprehensive benefits package includes 28 days' holiday and enhanced overtime rates.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing is preferable.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts and operate manufacturing machinery.
• Maintain quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement culture.

Skills

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement mindset

Positive hands-on approach

Tools

Laser Cutting Machine

Turret Punch

Pedestal drill

Band saw

Thread tapping machine

Job description

Production Operative / Manufacturing Operative

Location: Carlisle
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Salary: Competitive, with enhanced overtime rates
Type: Permanent

Interaction Recruitment are delighted to be working on behalf of our client, a well-established manufacturing business in Carlisle, who are looking to recruit a Production Operative / Manufacturing Operative to join their conveying manufacturing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their manufacturing skills, with full training provided on specialist machinery.

The Role

Working as part of the production team, you will be responsible for assembling parts and products while operating a range of manufacturing machinery and equipment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating aLaser Cutting Machine – full training provided.
• Operating aTurret Punch – full training provided.
• Operating a pedestal drill.
• Operating a band saw.
• Operating a thread tapping machine.
• Deburring and cleaning components.
• Ensuring all work is completed to the required quality standards.
• Maintaining a safety-first approach at all times.
• Supporting a continuous improvement culture across the production environment.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will ideally have experience within a manufacturing or production environment, although candidates with the right attitude and willingness to learn will be considered.

You will need:

• A positive, hands-on approach to production work.
• A continuous improvement mindset.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work.
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• An FLT licence would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training will be provided.

What’s on Offer?

In return, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 28 days' holiday, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Enhanced overtime rates.
• Company sick pay following 1 year’s service.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• Death in service benefit.
• Cash Health Benefit Scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Full training and development opportunities.