Production Operative

Highbury Recruitment; Dereham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical resistor manufacturing seeks a manufacturing support team member to ensure high-quality production through task execution in compliance with Health & Safety legislation. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment that values initiative and organization.

Qualifications

• Experience using hand and power tools beneficial.
• Ability to work methodically and follow instructions.
• Flexibility and motivation are essential.

Responsibilities

• Hand-assemble parts using bolts and fasteners.
• Use hand-held and specialty tools.
• Accurate data entry and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Good Practical Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

Computer Literacy

Job description

Highbury are working with a Client who design and manufacture high power electrical resistors used in electricity generation,

transmission and distribution as well as in the industrial automation, marine, telecoms and rail transit markets.

Applications for our products include the filter and neutral earthing for MV and HV systems, the dynamic braking of motors

and industrial drives and the load testing of batteries and generators. We supply to large contractors, OEMs and end users

throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia. We make significant investments in R&D to deliver innovations that satisfy or anticipate

customer needs and generate growth for the business.

Working in a fast-paced environment, the role will support the manufacturing process by performing job duties in a safe

and efficient manner by operating various machines and tools to provide high quality parts and allow our team to meet scheduled demands.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Hand-assemble parts with the use of bolts, screws, and other fasteners

• Use of any hand-held tools that are necessary (e.g., screwdrivers, rivets, wrenches)

• Light assembly work

• Soldering

• Accurate completion of documentation

• Entering production data onto a computer

• Light and/or repetitive lifting and stock moving

• Report any quality control issues to the appropriate department

• Ensure good housekeeping within working environment

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with Health & Safety Legislation including Company procedures

Required Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Numerate and literate

• Committed Team Player

• Confident to work on own initiative as necessary

• Highly motivated and well organised

• Good practical skills

• The ability to work quickly and methodically

• The ability to concentrate while doing repetitive tasks

• The ability to follow instructions

• A strong awareness of Health and Safety

• Flexible in approach • Experience in using hand and power tools and also specialty tools • Computer literate • Previous experience in a similar role (desirable)