Production Operative

  • Smart10Ltd
  • Aug 22, 2025
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Title: Production Operative
Location: Welham Green
Pay: £27,986 per year / permanent or temp to perm £12.80 per hour
Hours: Monday - Friday / 40 hrs per week

Our client is hiring for a Production Operative to manufacture and prepare products; the role involves the assembly and testing of mechanical and electrical components!

Responsibilities:
Manufacture mechanical and electrical components, sub-assemblies, and finished products in accordance with standard operating procedures
Meet set production targets and adapt to varying levels of demand
Ensure high standards of workplace housekeeping and cleanliness
Operative machinery and equipment safely, using appropriate personal protective equipment
Perm visual inspections and functional tests during the production process to ensure compliance quality and safety standards
Accurately complete production documentation and maintain required records
Work independently and as part of a team to achieve production goals
Communicate effectively with team leaders and the manufacturing manager to identify and resolve issues, and contribute to process improvements
Have previous experience working in a manufacturing environment

Skills Required
Strong work ethic with a focus on safety and quality
Awareness of health and safety procedures in a manufacturing setting
Ability to perm repetitive tasks with attention to detail
Organised and capable of maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe work environment
Manufacturing experience
Soldering experience
Good interpersonal skills; able to work, collaboratively and support others

Benefits:
25 days holiday, and after 2 years of service increases 1 day per year up to 28 days
Pension scheme
Private medical insurance (Bupa )
Death In service (3x)
Christmas closure
Early Friday finishes (3pm)
Cycle to work scheme
Gym membership salary sacrifice
Employee social events
Bonuses x2 per year (discretionary based on individual and company performance)

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Smart10 Recruitment Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others, and we will contact you within 3 working days if you have been shortlisted.
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