Production Operator-14

GE Vernova; Stafford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Benefits package

Safety & quality culture

Training & progression

Job summary

GE Vernova in Stafford is seeking a Production Operator to help assemble products daily and meet targets while ensuring quality. You will follow SOPs, use the right tools, and adhere to build specifications and documentation.

Join a team focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with shifts and a workplace culture that promotes operational excellence across a global energy portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience in light mechanical assembly or similar manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow SOPs, work instructions and defined processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Clear communication as part of a team.
• Ability to work autonomously while following procedures.
• Self-motivated, proactive and results-driven.
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high quality.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Achieve daily production targets and work shift patterns as required.
• Assemble products and inspect according to SOPs and manufacturing processes.
• Use correct tools and current build specifications with approved documentation.
• Ensure build quality meets required standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized workstation and perform routine maintenance.
• Support EHS procedures and safe working practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet production targets and deadlines.
• Assist with other manufacturing tasks as needed.

Skills

Light mechanical assembly

Attention to detail

Quality and safety conscious

Team communication

Independent with procedures

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:

• Monday to Thursday: 8am to 4:30pm, and Friday: 8am to 1pm

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. Learn more: GE Vernova and LinkedIn.

About GE Vernova Grid Solutions

Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from generation to end consumers.

By enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid, we are helping accelerate the transition to a more sustainable and carbon-neutral future.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No