Production Support Operative

BAE Systems.; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense company is seeking a Production Support Operative in Sheffield. This role involves working safely, preparing consumables, and performing forklift activities. Candidates should have experience in a manufacturing setting and be capable of working both independently and as part of a team. Competitive benefits include flexible health plans and an employee share scheme. Join a close-knit team that plays a vital role in delivering world-class defense systems.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing facility is essential.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and manufacturing instructions is necessary.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and comply with Health and Safety Regulations.
• Prepare consumables and materials efficiently.
• Perform forklift truck and other equipment activities.

Skills

Experience of working in a similar position in a manufacturing facility

Ability to work both as part of a team and alone

Ability to follow manufacturing instructions

Ability to work on own initiative

Tools

Forklift Truck licence/experience

Crane Operation/Slinging experience

Operating basic plant equipment

Job description

Job Title: Production Support Operative

Location: Sheffield / Barrow in Furness - must be willing to travel to Barrow

Salary: £32,926

What you'll be doing:

• Working safely at all times, complying with Health and Safety Regulations, as well as any other regulation and guidelines
• Selecting and preparing consumables, materials, components and equipment
• Forklift truck activities
• Follow the relevant instructions, and any other Quality Standards/specifications
• Use associated tools and equipment safely and effectively
• Work in accordance with specified procedures and instructions i.e. Risk Assessments & COSHH Assessments
• Report any hazards, near misses and incidents in a timely manner in line with company procedures
• Complete daily safety checks on equipment through daily process confirmations
• Operate basic equipment such as pressure wash equipment and shot blasting

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Experience of working in a similar position in a manufacturing facility
• Ability to work both as part of a team and, when required, alone
• Ability to follow manufacturing Instruction, to listen and follow verbal instructions
• Ability to work on own initiative

Desirable

• A knowledge of COSHH and waste disposal
• Preferred Forklift Truck licence/experience
• Preferred Crane Operation/Slinging experience
• Preferred experience of operating basic plant equipment

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Sheffield Operations team:

You'll join the Sheffield Operations team within Weapon Systems UK, a close-knit group of around 20 people supporting the delivery of world-class defence systems. The team plays a key role in maintaining a safe, efficient and well-run production environment. In this role, you'll work closely with both production and facilities teams, contributing directly to the day-to-day running of the site.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 11th December 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible.