Production Worker

Vrieservice; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A quality manufacturing company in Poole is seeking an experienced Production Operative to join their team. The successful candidate will focus on assembling gas detection products, ensuring adherence to quality specifications, and actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and experience in a similar production environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team are essential. This full-time role involves operating machinery and adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar production or assembly environment.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and established guidelines.
• Team-oriented and reliable with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble gas detection products using mechanical assembly techniques.
• Test and calibrate subassemblies to ensure they meet product specifications.
• Record process yields for quality monitoring.

Skills

Mechanical assembly techniques

Quality assurance

Team collaboration

Soldering

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal training in technical/production field

Tools

Excel 1.0

Excel 2.0

Job description

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.