Production Worker

Manpower UK Ltd; Blandford St. Mary; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company is looking for a Production Worker to join a team in Blandford St. Mary. The role includes assembling gas detection products and ensuring quality through testing and calibration. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in production or assembly roles. Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are crucial. This position offers a pay rate starting at £12.21 per hour with a potential increase after 12 weeks on site.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar production or assembly environment.
• Proven capability in production practices.
• Strong quality focus and collaborative team skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble gas detection products using mechanical assembly techniques.
• Test and calibrate subassemblies to meet specifications.
• Record process yields for quality monitoring.
• Identify and repair defective units.
• Conduct daily checks on assembly processes.
• Contribute to a strong safety culture.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform potting/encapsulation operations.

Skills

Understanding of production concepts

Strong communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Team-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship or formal training

Job description

Production Worker

Shift Times: Monday- Friday 37.5 Hours

Pay Rate: £12.21ph rising to £12.65 after 12 weeks on site

Location: Poole, BH17 0RZ

Job Purpose / Overview

We are seeking an experienced Production Operative to join our established team manufacturing high-quality gas detection products. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of production practices and procedures, be highly quality-focused, and work effectively as part of a collaborative team.

Role Responsibilities

• Assemble gas detection products from multiple subassemblies using mechanical assembly techniques and/or soldering of component parts.
• Test and calibrate subassemblies on the production line to ensure they meet product specifications and tolerance requirements.
• Record process yields to support quality monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Identify and repair units that fail tests or fall outside of tolerance levels.
• Carry out daily checks on assembly processes, ensuring all process metrics are followed.
• Work safely and proactively contribute to a strong safety culture through safety observations.
• Actively participate in Honeywell Operating System (HOS), 5S housekeeping, Kaizen continuous improvements, and SQDCI metrics.
• Perform potting/encapsulation operations as a primary responsibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Apprenticeship or formal training in a relevant technical/production field may be required.
• Previous experience in a similar production or assembly environment, with proven capability in the field.

Knowledge and Skills

• Good understanding of common production concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Strong communication skills, particularly due to working with Excel 1.0 and Excel 2.0.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and established guidelines.
• Team-oriented, reliable, and able to work to tight deadlines.
• Works under immediate supervision and reports to a supervisor or manager.

Special Considerations

• Lifting generally up to 30 lbs., without significant repetition.
• Moderate exposure to machinery and general production-related risks.
• Operation of powered industrial trucks may be required, depending on production needs.
• Must be able to fit well into an established, experienced production team.