Production Operators (Riverside Works)

Gripple Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share ownership

15% non-contributory pension

32 days holiday

Private healthcare

Job summary

Gripple Limited in Sheffield is seeking experienced production operators to join our Riverside Works team. You will operate production machines, assemble components, and ensure quality while following safety procedures to deliver high-standard products. Training will be provided for the right candidate.

The role requires a good mechanical aptitude, numeracy, and clear English communication. You will work a two-shift pattern with potential for occasional night shifts and weekends as demand

Qualifications

• Experience operating production machinery preferred but training provided.
• Willingness to work mornings, afternoons, and potentially nights/weekends.
• Good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machines, hand assembly jigs and packaging equipment.
• Maintain product quality and follow safety procedures.
• Read and follow standard operating procedures and route cards.
• Perform basic production fault finding and identify inefficiencies.
• Use Microsoft Dynamics 365 to update works orders and quality checks.
• Contribute to 5S housekeeping and asset care.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Numeracy

English communication

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom Deadline: 24th August 2026

Unleash your potential. Change the game with Gripple.

We are seeking highly experienced production operators to join the Gripple operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity for confident, hard-working individuals capable of working both as part of a team and on their own.

Why Gripple?

We’re not just innovators—we’re game-changers. Since 1989, Gripple has led the charge in wire joining and suspension systems. As a 100% employee-owned business, we don’t just hire talent—we invest in it. You’ll be backed by a global infrastructure, a powerhouse support team, and a culture that champions ownership, passion, and performance.

What’s in it for you:

• Share ownership: Buy a stake in Gripple and the GLIDE group and share in our success
• 15% non-contributory pension
• 32 days’ holiday, increasing with long service
• Private healthcare, family-focused policies, and exceptional benefits that support your wellbeing at every stage

The role:

We are looking for technical, enthusiastic and flexible people with a keen eye for detail, and who can quickly integrate into our operations and contribute from day one.

Candidates should ideally have experience operating production machinery, maintaining quality standards, and following established safety procedures. However, experience is preferred rather than essential, as full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Based at our Riverside Works site and reporting to a shift leader, your main task will be to operate the production machines, hand assembly jigs and packaging equipment whilst ensuring the product quality is up to standard. Energy, enthusiasm and an ability to do some light lifting are crucial.

What you’ll be doing:

The positions will also involve:

• operating machinery and equipment to high standards ensuring targets are achieved
• basic production fault finding to identify machinery/production inefficiencies
• reading and understanding relevant standard operating procedures
• performing manual assembly, using components, tools and equipment
• reading and understanding product route cards (MBO) and drawings
• inspection of finished products
• identifying defects with components or finished goods and reporting them accordingly
• undertaking asset care as part of your daily role
• maintaining and driving forward 5S standards
• using IT systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365) to update works orders and complete quality checks

Who you are:

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• A good mechanical aptitude and a passion for engineering
• Numeracy skills and an ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner, with a good standard of written and spoken English

Personal attributes:

• Enthusiasm with a good work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills
• An organised approach and ability to cope well under pressure
• Good problem-solving capacity and ability to work on own initiative
• A flexible, hard-working and ‘can do’ attitude and adaptability to changes in your working environment
• A willingness to learn other disciplines
• Self-motivation and the ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• The drive to challenge machine targets, always identify areas for improvement and remain vigilant and observant

Working hours

The position will entail working regular mornings and afternoons Monday to Friday on a two-week shift pattern. Night shift and weekend work may also be required to meet the demands of the business, and you may also be required to help in other areas on site. A flexible, ‘can do’ attitude is therefore paramount.

The Gripple Spirit

Our values – fun, integrity, passion, entrepreneurship, teamwork, innovation – aren’t just words on a wall. They shape everything we do. Join us, and you’ll experience:

• true work-life balance
• an inclusive and caring workplace where your ideas matter, and your impact is felt globally
• Take a tour of our head office at the historic Old West Gun Works in Sheffield, South Yorkshire here

Join a team where everyone belongs

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued with a sense of belonging. If there are any adjustments that would help your experience with Gripple, please let us know when you apply.

Whilst not mandatory, your completion of the applicant ethic monitoring form will help us monitor and encourage equality and diversity. The information you provide will be anonymous and kept both confidential and separate to your application.