Senior Production Operative

Galliford Try Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension plan

Save as You Earn share scheme

Private medical scheme options

Professional association membership

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking a Senior Production Operative in Norwich to lead and coach the production team, oversee mechanical assembly and electrical wiring, and ensure delivery to quality and safety standards. You will verify parts, dispatch equipment, and support UK installation work while driving continuous improvement.

The role requires experience in senior production, assembly, or electrical settings, with strong HSE knowledge and a client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Ability to work effectively to production schedules and deadlines.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Experience in a senior production, assembly, or electrical role.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety practices.
• Customer-focused approach and commitment to delivering excellent service.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with ability to work independently and prioritise workloads.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive approach to problem-solving and adapting to changing priorities or specifications.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Follow all health, safety, and environmental requirements in line with policies.
• Understand and comply with the Company Business Management System and Quality Manual.
• Mentor and coach other department members.
• Carry out mechanical assembly and electrical wiring of equipment per work instructions.
• Verify issued components match job parts lists.
• Report issues to the Production Management team.
• Prepare completed equipment for dispatch.
• Load and unload vehicles safely per procedures.
• Support site-based activities, including installation work across the UK.
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues, customers, and site personnel.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and compliance with quality management.

Skills

Electrical drawings

Production scheduling

Mentoring

HSE compliance

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

GCSEs English/Math/Science

City & Guilds Electrical (Level 2/3)

IET Wiring Regulations qualification

Job description

Senior Production Operative

Location: Norwich, Norfolk

We are seeking an experienced Production professional to join our team in a senior capacity. As well as ensuring the successful assembly and delivery of products to agreed quality, safety, and performance standards, you will act as a technical leader within the department. You will support, coach, and mentor team members, share knowledge and expertise, and help drive continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence across the production function.

What you'll be doing:

• Follow all relevant health, safety, and environmental requirements, including the Health and Safety at Work Act and Company policies.
• Understand and comply with the Company Business Management System, Quality Manual, procedures, and standards relating to production activities.
• Take on the responsibility as mentor and coach for other members of the department.
• Carry out mechanical assembly and electrical wiring of equipment in accordance with work instructions and specifications.
• Verify that issued components and materials match job parts lists.
• Report any issues, discrepancies, errors, or shortages to the Production Management team.
• Prepare completed equipment for dispatch.
• Load and unload vehicles, where required, in line with safe working practices and company procedures.
• Support site-based activities, including installation work across the UK, when required.
• Build positive working relationships and communicate effectively with colleagues, customers, and site personnel while promoting the Company's values and culture.
• Contribute to and support excellent working practices, including:

• Health, safety, and environmental compliance
  • Data protection and information security
  • Customer focus
  • Positive team behaviours
  • Housekeeping standards
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Compliance with the Company's Business Quality Management System
• Undertake additional duties, appropriate to the role, and collaborate with colleagues to support the continued success of the business.

About you:

We welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate:

• The ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• The ability to work effectively to production schedules and deadlines.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality work with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Experience in a similar senior production, assembly, or electrical role.
• A sound understanding of workplace health and safety practices.
• A customer-focused approach and commitment to delivering excellent service.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and prioritise workloads.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• A positive approach to problem-solving and adapting to changing priorities or specifications.
• The ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• A commitment to fostering a respectful workplace that values inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities.

Desirable

• Understanding of control panel manufacture.
• Experience of working on customer or construction sites.
• Experience of continuous improvement methodologies.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Maths, and Science.
• City & Guilds Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Qualification to the current edition of the IET Wiring Regulations.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.3 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our Benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact [e-mail]

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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