Production Operative

HR GO Recruitment; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a Production Operative for a permanent role in Bishops Stortford. The position involves hands-on assembly work, media blasting, and kit replenishment for production lines.

Candidates should be comfortable using hand tools and reading drawings, with prior experience in an engineering/manufacturing setting preferred. The role supports a varied production department, with duties ranging from sub-assemblies to stock management.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hand tools and experience in their use for electrical and mechanical assembly/production.
• Ability to read drawings and follow work instructions.
• Ability to maintain records, adhere to quality and regulatory processes.
• Previous grit blasting / powder coating / similar finishing work experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assemble machine accessories such as baskets, hose connectors and trollies.
• Make sub-assemblies and spare parts including electrical and mechanical products.
• Prepare and media blast a variety of tanks under controlled conditions.
• Clean and prep of tanks, apply transducers before oven curing, dismantle jigs for dispatch, maintain blasting and bonding areas.
• Manufacture finished goods and sub-assemblies for production lines.
• Stock management and kit out assistance when required.

Skills

Hand tools

Read drawings

Record keeping

Grit blasting experience (advantage)

Job description

Production Operative

Permanent position

Location: Bishops Stortford, Free on-site car parking

Salary: £27,000 PA to £28,000, plus overtime rate

Hours: Monday to Friday: 7.30 AM to 4.00 PM

Established engineering company based in Bishops Stortford is seeking a Production Operative with assembly experience gained from working within an engineering / manufacturing environment.

This role in the Production Department is a varied role involving assembly tasks, operational processes like media blasting and bonding, and replenishing kits for assembly lines.

Duties:

• Assembly of machine accessories such as baskets, hose connectors and trollies
• Making sub-assemblies and spare parts including electrical and mechanical products
• Preparation and media blasting a variety of tanks under controlled conditions
• Clean and prep of tanks, application of transducers prior to oven curing, dismantling jigs to dispatch product to assembly lines, maintenance of machines and general housekeeping of blasting and bonding areas
• Manufacture of finished goods and sub-assemblies for production lines
• Stock management and kit out assistance when required

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of hand tools and experience in their use for electrical and mechanical assembly / production
• Ability to read drawings and follow work instructions
• Ability to maintain records, adhere to quality and regulatory processes
• Previous grit blasting / powder coating / similar finishing work experience is advantageous

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

HRGO is committed to equal opportunities for all