Production Operative

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Oakham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free onsite parking

Permanent position potential

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd is seeking a hands-on Production Operative to join their Leicestershire workshop. You will help prepare, refurbish and assemble machinery and components, ensuring high standards of quality and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Key duties include dismantling, assembling, using hand tools, applying coatings and performing quality checks. The role offers weekly pay, free onsite parking and potential for permanent employment for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production or workshop environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Hands-on approach and confidence using tools and equipment.
• Good problem-solving and initiative.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, dismantling and preparing machinery and components for repair and refurbishment.
• Assisting workshop engineers with assembly and general production tasks.
• Using hand tools and machinery to carry out a variety of workshop activities.
• Preparing finished products for collection or dispatch.
• Applying spray finishes and protective coatings where required.
• Supporting specialist processes, including component washing, drying and finishing.
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure products meet the required standards.
• Safely moving and handling machinery and components around the workshop.
• Maintaining workshop equipment and ensuring the working area remains clean and organised.
• Following health and safety procedures at all times.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure production targets and deadlines are met.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hands-on approach

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Hand tools

Machinery operation

Job description

Job Title: Production Operative

Location: Leicestershire, LE15

Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour

Shifts Available

• 6:00am - 2:30pm
• 7:00am - 3:30pm
• 8:00am - 4:30pm

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Free onsite parking
• Opportunity for a permanent position for the right candidate

The Company

A well-established manufacturer specialising in powered systems and machinery. They are looking for a hands-on Production Operative to join their workshop team, supporting the preparation, refurbishment and assembly of machinery and components.

The Role

As a Production Operative, you will play an important role in ensuring machinery and components are prepared, assembled and finished to a high standard.

Your duties will include

• Cleaning, dismantling and preparing machinery and components for repair and refurbishment.
• Assisting workshop engineers with assembly and general production tasks.
• Using hand tools and machinery to carry out a variety of workshop activities.
• Preparing finished products for collection or dispatch.
• Applying spray finishes and protective coatings where required.
• Supporting specialist processes, including component washing, drying and finishing.
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure products meet the required standards.
• Safely moving and handling machinery and components around the workshop.
• Maintaining workshop equipment and ensuring the working area remains clean and organised.
• Following health and safety procedures at all times.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure production targets and deadlines are met.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production or workshop environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work.
• A practical, hands-on approach and confidence using tools and equipment.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• An understanding of health and safety practices.