Production Operatives

Proactive; Witney; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Production Operatives to join their dynamic team in Witney. This full-time role offers an immediate start and involves manufacturing timber components using advanced machinery and power tools. The ideal candidates will have experience in machine operation, be physically fit, and possess strong communication skills. With opportunities for progression and a supportive work environment, this is an excellent chance to grow your career in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Enjoy competitive pay rates, overtime opportunities, and various employee benefits, making this position both rewarding and fulfilling.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance programme

Free tea and coffee

Dental insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a machine operative position is essential.
• Must be physically fit and able to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing timber components based on technical drawings.
• Operating production machinery and manually assembling products.

Skills

Machine Operation

Power Tools

Communication Skills

Physical Fitness

Data Entry

Tools

Robotic Machinery

Stock Control Systems

Handheld Power Tools

Job description

Witney, Oxfordshire

Day Shift

12.20 - 13.67

Overtime at X 1.5

Immediate start available

Proactive are recruiting for numerous Production Operatives for a manufacturing company based in Witney on a full-time basis.

The company are looking to expand their workforce and employ several Production Operatives to join their fast-paced production team.

About The Production Operative Role

• Manufacturing timber components based on technical drawings with the aid of robotic machinery and digital aids
• Operating production machinery
• Accurately loading machinery with correct timber components and consumables
• Using power tools to manually correct any defects
• Manually assembling one-off bespoke products using staplers, nail guns, routers, saws and other handheld power tools
• Recording stock movements on company stock control systems
• Involvement in assembly and production across all areas of the manufacturing process

To be considered for the Production Operative role you will:

• Have proven experience in a machine operative position within previous employment
• Be physically fit due to the manual nature of this role
• Be capable of being on your feet for the duration of each shift
• Be able to communicate effectively, with a good written and verbal understanding of the English language
• Be willing to learn all other aspects of production and prepared to be hands-on, as the role requires you to manoeuvre large components with the help of other employees
• Have previous experience with power tools & hand tools
• Be computer literate as some tasks involve data entry into internal stock control systems

More About The Production Operative Role

• Temporary to Permanent position
• Work pattern: 06:00-15:00 Monday to Thursday / 06:00-12:00 Friday
• Hourly rates - Basic hours 12.20 / Overtime 18.30 paid after 40 hours per week (Pay increase in April 2025)
• Some weeks a 46-hour working week will be required, additional hours split across the week, with overtime being paid after 40 hours
• Progression opportunities to move into higher pay band roles, including the opportunity to be trained on Combi Forklift if an in-date Counterbalance or Reach Truck Forklift certificate is held.

Additional Benefits

• Following your probationary period via agency once employed by the company, your holiday entitlement will increase
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Discounted gym membership
• Life assurance programme
• Free tea and coffee
• Dental insurance

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Max Cannon on (phone number removed) or submit your CV to (url removed) alternatively, apply to this advert!

Proactive also offer a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you know anyone that could be suited to this position then please contact Proactive with their details and if they are placed by Proactive you will receive 250. *T&Cs apply*

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.