Production Operative

Crem Recruitment Ltd.; Exning; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Crem Recruitment Ltd. is seeking Production Operatives for a busy Newmarket manufacturing operation. Roles cover assembly, testing, packing and general production, with placement matching your skills to the best department.

These hands-on positions involve using tools, following drawings and ensuring quality checks. You will work in a fast-paced team, in a clean and safe environment, with opportunities to develop across production functions.

Qualifications

• Experience in production, manufacturing, assembly or testing environments.
• Reliable and practical with good attention to detail.
• Able to work as part of a busy production team.

Responsibilities

• Assemble metal components using hand and power tools.
• Follow engineering drawings, work instructions and specs.
• Carry out visual and functional checks on components and finished products.
• Identify and report defects to ensure quality standards.
• Operate production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
• Prepare, pack and label finished products for dispatch.
• Handle components and finished goods with care to avoid damage.
• Perform hands-on production and manufacturing tasks as required.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors to meet daily targets.
• Follow Health & Safety and manufacturing procedures.

Skills

Production

Manufacturing

Assembly

Engineering

Testing

Packing

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Crem Recruitment are currently recruiting for Production Operatives to join a busy manufacturing business in Newmarket, with opportunities available across Assembly, Testing, Packing and general Production.

These are hands‑on roles offering the opportunity to work with a range of components, tools and production equipment. The exact duties will depend on your previous experience and where your skills are best suited within the operation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assembling metal components using hand and power tools.
• Following engineering drawings, work instructions and production specifications.
• Carrying out visual and functional checks on components and finished products.
• Identifying and reporting defects or issues and ensuring work meets required quality standards.
• Operating production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Completing production and quality documentation accurately.
• Preparing, packing and labelling finished products ready for dispatch.
• Handling components and finished goods carefully to prevent damage.
• Carrying out hands‑on production and manufacturing tasks as required.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Working closely with colleagues and supervisors to meet daily production targets.
• Following all company Health & Safety and manufacturing procedures.

About You

We're interested in hearing from people with experience in production, manufacturing, assembly, engineering, testing, packing or other practical hands‑on environments. You don't need to have experience in every area. We'll look at your individual skills and experience and match you to the department and duties that best suit you. We're looking for people who are reliable, practical, have good attention to detail and are comfortable working as part of a busy production team.

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 4:30pm

Friday: 7:30am - 12:30pm

These opportunities will be allocated according to skills, experience, and suitability.

This vacancy is being advertised by Crem who are acting as an employment business