Production Operative

SMART Balustrades Ltd; Chasetown; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SMART Balustrades Ltd in Burntwood, Staffordshire, is seeking a hands-on Production Operative to join our growing UK manufacturing team. You will help manufacture and assemble stainless steel and aluminium balustrade and handrail systems, read manufacturing drawings, measure, cut, drill, tap, and TIG weld components to correct standards.

You should have shop-floor experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a shop-floor or manufacturing environment.
• Fitting and/or manufacturing experience is desirable.
• Attention to detail and strong focus on quality.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing and assembling stainless steel handrail and balustrade systems.
• Reading and interpreting manufacturing drawings.
• Measuring, cutting, drilling and tapping stainless steel tube.
• Cutting aluminium glass tracks and TIG welding base plates to posts.
• Assembling components with glued joints and bolted connections.
• Carrying out quality checks and packaging products for dispatch.
• Maintaining machinery and a clean, safe working environment.
• Occasionally attending site where required.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Reading drawings

Quality focus

Team player

Job description

RAF-2173 - SMART BALUSTRADES LIMITED - PRODUCTION OPERATIVE

Build something you can be proud of..

We’re growing our production team at SMART Balustrades Ltd and are looking for a skilled, hands‑on and motivated Production Operative to join us at our factory in Burntwood, Staffordshire.

This isn’t a role where every day is spent doing the same repetitive task. You’ll be involved in manufacturing and assembling the stainless steel and aluminium components that become finished balustrade and handrail systems installed on construction projects across the UK.

If you enjoy practical work, take pride in getting things right and want to develop your skills within a growing UK Manufacturer, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

What You’ll Be Doing

As part of our production team, you’ll be involved in the manufacture and preparation of our balustrade and handrail systems, including:

• Manufacturing and assembling stainless steel handrail and balustrade systems
• Reading and interpreting manufacturing drawings
• Measuring, cutting, drilling and tapping stainless steel tube
• Cutting aluminium glass tracks
• TIG welding stainless steel base plates to posts
• Assembling components using glued joints and bolted connections
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure products meet specification
• Packaging completed products ready for dispatch
• Helping to maintain machinery and a clean, safe working environment
• Occasionally attending site where required

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with their hands, takes pride in producing quality work and has the drive to become an important part of our production team.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Experience working within a shop‑floor or manufacturing environment
• Fitting and/or manufacturing experience
• A basic understanding of manufacturing drawings
• Good attention to detail and a strong focus on quality
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Confidence using your own initiative to solve problems
• A full clean driving licence

Experience welding stainless steel and holding a CSCS Card would be beneficial, but are not essential.

Most importantly, we want someone who takes pride in producing quality work and wants to become a valued part of the SMART Team.

Why Join SMART Balustrades?

At SMART, you won’t simply be another person on a production line.

You’ll be joining an ambitious and growing UK Manufacturer where quality, precision and craftsmanship matter. The products you manufacture will go on to form part of real construction projects across the country, giving you the satisfaction of seeing what your work contributes towards.

We’re committed to developing our people, improving the way we work and giving our team the opportunity to learn new skills, take on greater responsibility and progress as the business continues to grow.

Interested in joining us?

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more about SMART Balustrades: www.smartbalustrades.co.uk