Production Operative - Wire Shop

Cooksongold; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer of precious metal products is seeking a Production Operative in Birmingham. In this role, you will operate machinery to produce wire, assist with stock checks, and ensure efficient processing of orders. Ideal candidates will have manufacturing experience and strong attention to detail. Benefits include up to 34 days' paid leave and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Up to 34 days’ paid leave

Generous pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Interest-free travel loans

Life assurance up to four times salary

Discounts on company products

Qualifications

• Hardworking attitude and approach to work.
• Team spirit and flexibility to contribute wherever needed.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operating machines to produce, cut, and measure wire.
• Assisting with monthly stock checks.
• Ensuring orders are processed within service deadlines.
• Maintaining a low error rate in order picking.
• Following packing and labelling procedures.

Skills

Hardworking attitude

Team spirit

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Experience in manufacturing

Job description

Production Operative – Wire Shop
Birmingham

The Company

We are Cooksongold, a well-established global manufacturer of precious metal products and part of HM Precious Metals, one of Europe's largest refiners and processors of precious metals. We offer services such as bespoke manufacturing, stampings, and precious metal scrap refining. We are a pioneer in the additive manufacturing industry, specialising in precious metal 3D printing for sectors including jewellery, aerospace, medical, and automotive.

Located in the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter, we are a friendly, growing business with 280 employees. We are highly rated by our customers, receiving the Feefo Trusted Platinum Service Award for 2024, reflecting our commitment to quality, creativity, and customer satisfaction. We pride ourselves on delivering innovative, personalised products that meet our customers' unique needs.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Production Operative to assist with the daily operations of our Wire Shop.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operating machines to produce, cut, and measure wire according to customer specifications.
2. Assisting with monthly stock checks.
3. Ensuring orders are processed within customer service deadlines and operational cut-off times.
4. Maintaining a very low error rate (no more than 0.1%) in order picking and dispatching.
5. Following standard packing and labelling procedures consistently.

Candidate Requirements

1. A hardworking attitude and approach to work.
2. Team spirit and flexibility to contribute wherever needed.
3. Attention to detail.
4. Ability to work under pressure.
5. Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

We offer:

• Up to 34 days’ paid leave per year, including bank holidays.
• A generous pension scheme with company-matched contributions up to 8%.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Interest-free travel loans.
• Life assurance up to four times salary.
• Discounts on company products.

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