Skilled Operative

Flamingo Group; Beeston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and development opportunities

Career progression within the business

Friendly and supportive working environment

Job summary

Flamingo Group is seeking a Skilled Operative to join their production team in Sandy, Bedfordshire. You will be responsible for creating beautiful bouquets and floral products while maintaining high quality standards in a supportive and team-focused environment.

This role requires experience in bouquet making or similar production fields, detailed attention, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced setting. Join one of the UK's leading floral suppliers for a balanced work-life schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in bouquet making, flower handling, or similar production is desirable.
• Good level of English, literacy, and numeracy skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Create, sleeve, wrap, and label bouquets to specifications.
• Ensure product quality standards are met.
• Operate equipment safely and report quality issues.

Skills

Bouquet making

Flower handling

Packing

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Skilled Operative
Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
Company: Flamingo Flowers
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off
Reporting to: Production Line Leader

About the Role

Flamingo Flowers is looking for skilled and enthusiastic operatives to join our production team in Sandy. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in bouquet making, flower handling, packing, or production environments who take pride in delivering high-quality products while working efficiently as part of a team.

You will play an important role in creating beautiful bouquets and floral products that meet customer specifications and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, sleeve, wrap, and label bouquets to customer specifications.
• Ensure flower placement, bouquet presentation, and product quality meet required standards.
• Replace damaged or poor-quality flowers and report ongoing quality issues.
• Work with team members to achieve production and performance targets.
• Operate equipment, including guillotines, safely and in accordance with procedures.
• Supply workstations with materials to minimise downtime and maximise productivity.
• Check date codes, labels, and product specifications for accuracy.
• Segregate waste and support waste reduction initiatives.
• Assist with training and supporting new team members.
• Follow all hygiene, food safety, quality, and health & safety procedures.
• Maintain clean and organised work areas in line with the company's "Clean as You Go" policy.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in bouquet making, flower handling, packing, manufacturing, or a similar production environment is desirable.
• Good level of English, literacy, and numeracy skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently to production targets.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible, proactive, and willing to support different teams when required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards.

Why Join Flamingo Flowers

• Work for one of the UK's leading floral suppliers.
• 4 on, 4 off shift pattern providing a great work-life balance.
• Full training and ongoing development opportunities.
• Friendly, supportive, and team-focused working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression within the business.

If you enjoy working with flowers, have a keen eye for detail, and want to be part of a team delivering high-quality products to customers across the UK, we'd love to hear from you.