Production Operative

JR United Kingdom; Thame; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Thame is seeking Production Operatives to join their team on a permanent basis amidst company expansion. The role offers competitive salaries, full training, and numerous benefits such as 25 days holiday, healthcare, and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will possess manufacturing or assembly experience and skills for multitasking and problem-solving.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Healthcare

Pension

Life assurance

Parking

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in production, assembly, wiring, or machinery.
• Strong work history seeking a new challenge or career change.
• Ability to work from drawings and identify root causes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out component manufacturing and product assembly.
• Ensure all activities meet quality standards.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Multitasking

Troubleshooting

Job description

Production Operative - Thame, Oxfordshire

A leading manufacturer in Thame, Oxfordshire is seeking 2 x Production Operatives to join their growing team on a permanent basis due to company expansion.

Working hours: 6am – 2.30pm, Monday to Thursday, and 5 hours on Friday (6am – 11am), with a salary of £23,000.

Alternative shift: A later shift from 2.30pm – 11pm is also available, offering a salary of £26,000.

Training: Full training will be provided. You will work in various areas including component manufacturing, product assembly, wiring, and testing to meet delivery requirements.

• Carry out component manufacturing and product assembly according to build instructions, drawings, BOMs, or related documents.
• Ensure all activities meet quality standards and applicable regulations.
• Set up manufacturing equipment (including EHRT, plating line, power presses) and production areas for efficient operation.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment, following safe working practices at all times.
• Store components and products tidily and ensure correct identification.
• Maintain accurate production and product records.
• Coordinate with Team Leaders to keep stock levels updated.
• Ensure equipment runs efficiently, maximizing material, resource, and time use.
• Maintain machinery as per TPM programs and report any maintenance issues.
• Participate in team working and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Suggest improvements to enhance safety and efficiency in production areas.
• Identify manufacturing problems and collaborate with the Production Manager to resolve them.

Ideal candidates will have previous experience in production, assembly, wiring, or machinery, or a strong work history seeking a new challenge or career change. You should be able to multitask, work from drawings, troubleshoot, and identify root causes with solutions.

The company offers excellent benefits, including 25 days holiday, healthcare, pension, life assurance, parking, and opportunities for training, development, and progression. The position is 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 6am – 2.30pm, and Friday 6am – 11am.