Production Operative - Shift

Wicked Brick Ltd; Cottenham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wicked Brick Ltd is seeking a Production Operative to join the on-site team. The role involves laser cutting, UV printing, CNC routing, packing and dispatch, and working in a cell environment to meet quality targets and deadlines. You will operate equipment, support a fast-paced production flow, and maintain high safety and housekeeping standards.

Starting salary is £27,000 per annum. The role reports to the Production Manager and runs on a two-week rotating schedule, Monday to Friday, with

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production preferred but not essential.
• Technical certification or vocational training in laser cutting operations preferred but not essential.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and perform routine maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to work different shifts as needed.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to undergo additional training.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean work environment

Responsibilities

• Meet daily production and quality targets within the work area.
• Operate a variety of production equipment (laser cutting, UV printing, CNC router).
• Pack and despatch products and prepare outgoing goods for courier collections.
• Maintain and monitor machinery to ensure safe operation and efficiency.
• Liaise with Shift Managers to ensure smooth workflow and efficiency.

Skills

Reading technical drawings

Troubleshooting equipment

Independence

Shift flexibility

Health & safety compliance

Education

Technical certification or vocational training in laser cutting operations

Tools

Laser cutting

UV printing

CNC router

Job description

Job Title: Production Operative - Shift

Location: On site

Department: Production

Reports To: Production Manager

Work Days and Hours: Monday to Friday- Week 1 - 6.00am to 14.00pm / Week 2 - 13.45pm to 22.00pm

Salary: Starting salary of £27,000 per annum

About Wicked Brick

Wicked Brick was founded in 2017 and since then we have gone on to provide thousands of satisfied customers with premium display solutions.

We're a fast-growing company, who are passionate about collectibles and pop culture. This translates into the quality of our craftsmanship and products.

Our mission

To produce a wide range of premium, innovative, high quality display solutions for Pop Culture collectibles. Including display solutions for pop culture collectibles such as LEGO®, Funko, Hot Toys, Hasbro® and many others.

Our goal

To continue to offer our customers premium-quality solutions that both display and protect. Ensuring they are the focal point of any room and remain stored, organised and safe for years to come. Our customers

Are at the heart of everything we do! We take our customers feedback very seriously and pride ourselves on providing our customers with quality display solutions and exceptional customer care. After all, without you we wouldn't be here.

Role Overview

The role will consist of a variety of different elements. This will include a variation of laser cutting, UV printing, CNC router, packing and despatch. Cutting bespoke products from perspex sheets. Upload programs onto the laser cutting machines in order to produce production in a timely manner.

Performing prescribed maintenance as required. This position requires working in a cell environment to ensure it functions properly and efficiently and responsible for meeting quality standards and deadlines for products. Having the ability to Communicate effectively as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure that daily production and quality targets are met within the work area.


• The ability to work quickly and efficiently


• The ability to concentrate while doing repetitive tasks.


• Good attendance and timekeeping record.


• Ensuring good housekeeping duties are carried out and work stations are a safe working environment.


• Ability to cope with changes in demands and circumstances.


• As a production operative you will be flexible in assignments as positions may vary from time to time including, sorting, picking, packing dispatch, labelling and palletising Ensuring all Health and Safety procedures in the work area are observed and followed and that relevant PPE is worn at all times.


• Working to achieve daily targets in a fast paced environment.


• Preparing outgoing goods for courier collections.


• Palletising items for shipment.


• Picking products from our warehouse.


• Picking and packing items throughout the warehouse, preparing and completing warehouse orders for delivery.


• Liaising with colleagues and Shift Managers to ensure efficiency.


• Sorting and placing materials onto racks and shelves.


• Supporting new members to the team.


• The ability to work from 2D drawings.


• Ensuring all machinery is in good running order at all times.


• Sorting and placing materials onto racks and shelves.


• Where appropriate, communicate any issue to a Shift Manager


• Ability to monitor multiple machines.


• Rotating 2 weekly shift patterns

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience in manufacturing or production is preferred but not essential.


• Technical certification or vocational training in laser cutting operations is preferred but not essential.


• Proficiency in reading technical drawings and blueprints. Ability to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and perform routine maintenance tasks.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.


• Flexibility to work different shifts as needed.


• Physical ability to stand for extended periods.


• Willingness to undergo additional training.


• Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean work environment