Production Operative

Equals One; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Employee value awards up to £75

Training programmes

Free parking

Free drinks from vending machines

Job summary

Equals One in Wakefield is seeking a Production Operative to join our manufacturing team. The role involves operating machines and hand and power tools to produce high-quality uPVC windows and doors.

Full training is provided, and the shift pattern includes days and evenings with a weekly swap. You will follow production plans and standard operating procedures, maintain health and safety on site, support colleagues, and contribute ideas for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail with ability to follow work instructions.
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to achieve targets.
• Excellent timekeeping and attendance.
• Willingness to undertake further training.

Responsibilities

• Focus on producing a quality product, in line with the production plan, ensuring targets are met.
• Ensure your work is completed in line with the work instruction and standard operating procedures.
• To follow and be responsible for Health & Safety guidelines on site.
• Assist colleagues, team leaders and supervisors in resolving production queries when required.
• To work with the production team to develop ideas for continuous improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Production Operative

£26,436.80 + Benefits

Mon - Fri

Days 6am-2pm & Afters 2pm-10pm weekly swap

Benefits:

21 days Holiday + Bank Hols Health cash plan Pension Scheme Monthly Employee value awards up to £75 Personal development programmes through courses and training Free parking 3 Free drinks from vending machines a day

About us:

Part of a £60m turnover Group, we are Yorkshire's leading manufacturer of high-quality home improvement products spanning contemporary extensions, conservatories, orangeries, replacement roofs, windows and doors in uPVC.

Our employees are the heart of the business and we invest in good people, offering career development and training opportunities. We make the best products, offer the best service and work with the best people. Join us and be a key player in shaping the future growth of our group.

About the Role:

You will join a department that focuses on a specific stage of the uPVC window or door manufacturing process. The role involves working with machines, hand tools and power tools. Experience with these is helpful, but full training is provided. Other responsibilities in the role include:

• Focus on producing a quality product, in line with the production plan, ensuring targets are met.
• Ensure your work is completed in line with the work instruction and standard operating procedures.
• To follow and be responsible for the Health & Safety guidelines and regulations whilst on site.
• Assist your colleagues, team leaders and supervisors in resolving production queries when required.
• To work with the production team to develop ideas for continuous improvement.

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience of fabricating uPVC windows, or doors in a fast-paced manufacturing environment would be an advantage.
• Previous experience of using hand / power tools for the building of products is essential
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to understand and follow work instructions.
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to achieve targets.
• Excellent time keeper and work attendance.
• A willingness to undertake further training.