Production Operative - Engineering

Manpower Group (UK); Warwick; On-site; GBP 43,202,000 - 43,863,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Group (UK) in Warwick is seeking a Production Operative (Engineering) to support hydraulic hose assembly. You will read and follow standard work instructions, measure and inspect parts, and help keep production moving with quality at the heart of every batch.

The role involves 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm shifts on a rotating weekly basis, with an early finish on Fridays. A hands-on, safety-conscious approach is essential to deliver accurate results in this manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production/assembly role.
• Able to read and follow written standard work instructions.
• Numeracy skills and ability to read gauges and a vernier.
• Hands-on problem-solving approach.
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative within procedures.
• Commitment to safe working practices and quality.

Responsibilities

• Fit and assemble hydraulic hoses, including attaching hose ends and crimp assemblies.
• Cut raw hose to length and check for defects such as damage or flattening.
• Regularly verify set dimensions against work instructions.
• Follow Standard Work instructions set by Production Supervision, working with minimum supervision.
• Complete and sign works orders at the end of each batch to confirm completion.
• Record any test failures and raise quality issues when needed.
• Support LEAN activities and contribute to problem-solving and team board updates.
• Work safely in hose assembly and test areas, following 5S practices.
• Carry out Basic Total Preventative Maintenance as required.

Skills

Numeracy/reading gauges

Reading vernier

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Job description

Production Operative (Engineering)
Location: Warwick

Shifts: 6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm, rotating weekly and early finish Friday

Pay: £15.05 p/h

If you take pride in getting things right the first time, this is a hands‑on role where your attention to detail directly supports the safe, accurate assembly of hydraulic hoses for industrial and mobile applications. Our Client is hiring for a reputed client looking for someone who can work to standard instructions, spot defects early, and keep production moving with quality at the heart of every batch.

What you'll be doing:

• Fit and assemble hydraulic hoses, including attaching hose ends and crimp assemblies
• Cut raw hose to length and check for defects such as damage or flattening
• Regularly verify set dimensions against work instructions
• Follow Standard Work instructions set by Production Supervision, working with minimum supervision
• Complete and sign works orders at the end of each batch to confirm completion
• Record any test failures and raise quality issues when needed
• Support LEAN activities and contribute to problem-solving and team board updates
• Work safely in hose assembly and test areas, following 5S practices
• Carry out Basic Total Preventative Maintenance as required

What you'll bring:

• Recent or previous experience in a similar production/assembly position
• Ability to read and follow written standard work instructions
• Numeracy and confidence using gauges, including reading a vernier
• A practical, hands‑on approach to problem solving
• Self‑motivation and the ability to use your own initiative within set procedures
• An understanding of safe working practices and a quality-focused mindset