Production Operative

Anglian Recruitment; Tetford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing team is seeking a reliable Production Operative in the Tetford area. The role involves various hands-on production tasks such as assembly, packing, and using hand tools, ensuring high-quality manufacturing standards. This long-term position offers full training, regular overtime, and a supportive working environment. Candidates should possess good communication skills and a full driving license, with experience in CNC machinery being desirable but not essential.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Stable, long-term role with training

Friendly and supportive working environment

Regular overtime available

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual individual who can manage workload.
• Strong attention to detail and able to work to deadlines.
• Confident in using or learning hand/power tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare components and materials for assembly.
• Assemble products to manufacturing standards.
• Pack, palletise and prepare items for delivery.

Skills

Reliable

Attention to detail

Ability to manage workload

Confident using hand/power tools

Good communication skills

Tools

CNC machinery

Job description

PRODUCTION OPERATIVE

Location: Near Thetford (must have own transport)

Salary: £26,500 + regular overtime

Hours:

• Mon‑Thurs: 08:00‑16:45
• Fri: 08:00‑15:00

Holidays: 25 days per year (Jan‑Dec) + bank holidays

We are recruiting for a Production Operative to join a well‑established manufacturing team. This is a hands‑on role involving the assembly, preparation, and packing of products before dispatch. A great opportunity for someone reliable and practical who is looking for a long‑term position with full training provided.

The Role

You will work as part of a team to carry out a range of production tasks, including:

• Preparing components and materials
• Assembling products to manufacturing standards
• Applying fittings, fixtures, labels and other product details
• Packing, palletising and preparing items for delivery
• Using air and powered hand tools (training provided)
• Reading and working from manufacturing drawings (training provided)
• Following all health & safety procedures
• Supporting with general production duties as required

Manual handling is involved. The heaviest individual panel weighs approx. 15kg.

About You

• Reliable, punctual and able to manage your workload
• Strong attention to detail and able to work to deadlines
• Confident using or learning hand/power tools
• Good communication skills within a small team
• Full driving licence and own transport (site is 5 miles outside Thetford)
• Experience with CNC machinery is desirable but not essential.

What's on Offer

• Regular overtime available
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Stable, long‑term role with training and development
• Friendly and supportive working environment

Apply now to Emma at Anglian Recruitment