Production Operative

Octopus Energy; Portadown; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Octopus Energy in Portadown is expanding its factory team and seeks a Production Operative to join the manufacturing process for heat pumps. You will assemble, wire, and braze components, ensuring products meet high-quality standards and contribute to continuous improvement.

The role requires experience in production, attention to detail, and good communication within a cross-functional team. This position offers a dynamic work environment in a growing renewable-energy company.

Qualifications

• Production or manufacturing experience required.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical assembly processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and manufacture heat pumps according to established procedures.
• Carry out production tasks including brazing, wiring and mechanical assembly.
• Perform quality checks to ensure units meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering/design teams to provide feedback on improvements.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area following health and safety guidelines.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and share ideas.

Skills

Production experience

Electrical & mechanical assembly

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

As part of our commitment to renewable energy, we are expanding our operations in Portadown and seeking a Production Operative to join our growing factory team. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to make a positive impact on the world, this is the role for you!

As a Production Operative, you will play a vital role in the manufacturing process of our innovative heat pumps. You will be at the forefront of creating cutting‑edge technology that helps homes and businesses reduce their carbon footprint while keeping them warm and cosy. With a strong attention to detail and working within a wider team, you will ensure that our heat pumps are produced to the highest quality standards.

What you'll do

• Assemble and manufacture heat pumps according to established procedures and guidelines
• Carry out various production tasks, including brazing, wiring and mechanical assembly
• Perform quality checks to ensure that all units meet our stringent quality standards
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including engineering and design, to provide feedback on product improvements and optimisation
• Maintain a clean and organised work area, following health and safety guidelines
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity
• Contribute to a positive team environment by actively engaging in team meetings and sharing ideas

What you'll need

• Prior experience in a production or manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical assembly processes
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
• A team player mindset with excellent communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and evolving environment

Why else you'll love it here

• Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!
• Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co‑owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We won best company to work for in 2022, on Glassdoor we we're voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people

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