Production Operative

The Best Connection; Houghton Regis; On-site; GBP 35,818,000 - 37,195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Weekly pay

Online payslips

Pension contribution

Career progression

Job summary

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.

You will assist day-to-day production activities including assembly of electrical distribution boards, surge kits, cable kits, and weatherproof products, while ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures, quality standards, and safety protocols.

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.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products (Defenders, kits, enclosures) as per BOMs and work instructions.
• Carry out cable preparation using wire cutting, stripping, crimping, and heat shrinking.
• Label, package, and finish products; maintain production records.
• Collaborate with supervisor and team to meet daily targets.
• Report faults, damages, or quality concerns immediately.

Skills

Electrical components understanding

Light manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Follow written and verbal 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

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• 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 - 16:0 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 assignmentsThe Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy