Production Operator

GE Vernova; Stafford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive safety-focused team culture

Opportunities to grow manufacturing &/

Continuous improvement environment

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Production Operator to join our manufacturing team in Stafford, UK. You will assemble products to target outputs while upholding quality standards and using approved process documentation.

The role includes operating under rotating shifts and maintaining a clean, safe workstation. Focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement, you will collaborate across the factory to meet production targets and support alternative assembly tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a light mechanical assembly environment or similar manufacturing setting.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and defined manufacturing processes accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality and safety.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Achieve daily production targets and support rotating shift patterns.
• Carrying out product assembly and inspection according to SOPs and processes.
• Ensure all assembly/inspection uses correct tools and current build specs.
• Maintain build quality and ensure work meets quality standards.
• Keep workstation clean, organised and safe; perform routine maintenance.
• Support manufacturing and assembly activities across the factory when required.

Skills

Light mechanical assembly

Follow SOPs & work instructions

Attention to detail

Team communication

Autonomy & compliance

English proficiency

Job description

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help deliver the Green Energy transition.

Join our manufacturing team and play a key role in producing high-quality products that support the transition to a more sustainable energy future.

As a Production Operator, you will be responsible for assembling products to meet daily production targets while maintaining the required quality standards. You will ensure that all assembly and inspection activities are carried out using the correct tools, current build specifications and approved process documentation.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a team focused on safety, quality, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Job Description

What You'll Be Doing

• Achieving daily production targets, including working shift patterns as required.
• Carrying out product assembly and inspection activities in accordance with standard operating instructions and defined manufacturing processes.
• Ensuring all assembly and inspection activities are completed using the correct tools, current build specifications and approved process documentation.
• Taking responsibility for the build quality of products, ensuring all work meets the required quality standards.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workstation, including routine maintenance and cleaning activities.
• Ensuring equipment compliance through required BV inspections, calibration and Portable Appliance Testing (PAT).
• Carrying out regular 5S inspections and supporting continuous improvement activities.
• Following all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) procedures and safe working practices, fully aligning with GE EHS requirements.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the manufacturing team to achieve production targets and deadlines.
• Supporting other manufacturing and assembly activities across the factory when required.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a light mechanical assembly environment or similar manufacturing setting.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures, written work instructions and defined manufacturing processes accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality and safety.
• Ability to work effectively and communicate clearly as part of a team.
• Ability to work autonomously while maintaining compliance with established procedures.
• Self-motivated, proactive and results-driven approach.
• Ability to work to deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Desirable Skills & Knowledge

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Understanding of Kanban and Flow/Pull techniques.
• Mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
• Knowledge of VAV and LOTO.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment focused on continuous improvement.

Additional Information

Shift Pattern: Rotating

Monday to Friday: 6am to 2pm.

Rotating weekly shift pattern, alternating to 2pm to 10pm the following week.

Why This Role Matters

Production Operators play an important role in ensuring our products are assembled accurately, safely and to the required quality standards. Your contribution will help us achieve our manufacturing targets, maintain operational excellence and deliver reliable products that support customers across global energy, industrial and maritime markets.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work within a world-class engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Supportive team culture focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to develop your manufacturing and assembly skills.
• Career development opportunities within engineering and manufacturing.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative technologies supporting the global energy transition.

Inclusion and Diversity

Creating an inclusive work environment is very important to us. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce, we encourage and inspire others to grow and achieve success. Join GE Vernova where you can achieve your goals in an environment where you feel a sense of belonging.

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose‑built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world's challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with approximately 75,000 employees across approximately 100 countries around the world. Supported by the Company's purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future.