Production Operative

The Best Connection; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Weekly pay

Pension contribution

28 days paid annual leave pro-rata

Online payslips

Ongoing temporary assignments

Career progression

Job summary

The Best Connection are recruiting for a Production Operative in Dunstable to support day-to-day production activities including assembly of electrical distribution boards, kits, and weatherproof products. You will follow SOPs, maintain quality standards and safety protocols, and work with the team to achieve daily targets.

The role offers £12.71 per hour, Monday to Friday 07:30–16:00 with a 1-hour break (30 minutes paid). Opportunities for permanent contract and career progression are available.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of electrical components or willingness to learn.
• Experience in light manufacturing or electrical assembly preferred.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products (Defenders, kits, enclosures) as per BOMs and work instructions.
• Carry out cable preparation using wire cutting, stripping, crimping, and heat shrinking tools.
• Perform basic labelling, packaging, and product finishing tasks.
• Always follow safety and housekeeping practices.
• Maintain production records and update job status sheets.
• Collaborate with supervisor and team to meet daily targets and timelines.
• Report faults, damages, or quality concerns immediately.

Skills

Electrical components familiarity

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Job description

The Best Connection are currently recruiting for a Production Operative to support our client based in Dunstable. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our clients Production operations. To support day-to-day production activities including assembly of electrical distribution boards (Defenders), surge kits, cable kits, and weatherproof products, while ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures, quality standards, and safety protocols.

Production Operative Key Responsibilities

• Assemble products (Defenders, kits, enclosures) as per BOMs and work instructions
• Carry out cable preparation using wire cutting, stripping, crimping, and heat shrinking tools
• Perform basic labelling, packaging, and product finishing tasks
• Always follow safety and housekeeping practices
• Maintain production records and update job status sheets
• Collaborate with supervisor and team to meet daily targets and timelines
• Report faults, damages, or quality concerns immediately

Production Operative Requirements

• Basic understanding of electrical components or willingness to learn
• Experience in light manufacturing or electrical assembly (preferred but not essential)
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction

Production Operative - Pay Rates

• £12.71 per hour for all hours worked

Production Operative - Working Hours

• 07:30 - 16:00 Monday to Friday with a one hour break (30 Minutes Paid)

Our Client Offers

• Free onsite parking
• Modern, clean canteen facilities
• Opportunity for permanent contract with career progression

Benefits of working for The Best Connection

• 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata (inclusive of statutory holidays)
• Weekly pay
• Online payslips
• Pension contribution
• Ongoing temporary assignments

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.