Production Operative

Position: Production Operative

Proactive are currently recruiting for a Production Operative to join an established and growing manufacturing business.

As a Production Operative, you'll be supporting a variety of manufacturing and workshop activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting day-to-day manufacturing and workshop activities across multiple areas of the business
• Carrying out basic mechanical assembly work using technical drawings and work instructions
• Operating workshop machinery and hand tools to complete manufacturing tasks
• Carrying out basic metalworking operations, including drilling and tapping
• Cutting materials to specification using appropriate workshop equipment
• Preparing components for further manufacturing processes
• Supporting surface preparation activities where required
• Selecting and preparing components and materials for production
• Packing completed work ready for dispatch
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Moving materials and finished products safely around the workplace

Skills:

• Previous experience in a production, manufacturing or workshop environment is essential
• Practical experience with hand tools and workshop equipment
• Experience of basic metalworking
• Ability to read and interpret technical or assembly drawings
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to follow instructions from management and other members of the team
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and use your own initiative
• Good time management and ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues across different areas of the business
• Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods
• Physically capable of lifting and moving products weighing up to 15kg
• Comfortable with bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching and stretching as part of the role

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Victoria Pseftoudis on (url removed) or call on +44 (0)(phone number removed).

Why work with Proactive?

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Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.