Production Operative

Production Operative

Location: Cramlington
Pay Rate: £12.73 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Sector: Manufacturing / Production

What's in it for you

• £12.73 per hour
• Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00am – 4:30pm / Friday 08:00am – 1:30pm
• Opportunity to develop your manufacturing and production skills
• Work as part of a supportive and experienced production team
• A hands-on role with a varied range of production activities
• Tempoary ongoing work

The business

Our client is a leading specialist in electrical and digital infrastructure, providing innovative and sustainable solutions for buildings and commercial environments.

Due to continued demand and the needs of their manufacturing operation in Cramlington, they are looking to appoint a Production Operative to join their established production team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business where you will play an important role in the production and assembly of mechanical and electrical products.

The Role

As a Production Operative, you will support the manufacturing process by producing, assembling and packaging mechanical and electrical goods.

Working as part of a team and under supervision, your responsibilities will include:

• Assembling electrical goods and components in line with required procedures
• Carrying out hand assembly using handheld tools
• PCB assembly
• Performing hand soldering of through-hole components in accordance with the bill of materials
• Assembling finished products
• Testing finished products
• Operating machinery, including metal press equipment where required
• Working closely with colleagues on production lines to achieve daily targets
• Carrying out quality checks on completed goods
• Completing relevant production and work documentation
• Following all health and safety procedures and guidelines
• Maintaining high standards of quality and attention to detail
• Supporting colleagues and contributing positively to the production team
• Following company values, procedures and standards at all times

The Person

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience within a production or manufacturing environment
• Good attention to detail
• Strong concentration skills
• A practical, hands-on approach to work
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A willingness to help and support colleagues
• The ability to listen to instructions and follow processes step-by-step
• A methodical approach to completing tasks
• The ability to work efficiently and at pace to meet production targets
• A strong commitment to health and safety
• No specific qualifications or educational background are required

Previous experience in assembly, soldering, PCB work, machinery operation or a similar manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

To apply

If you're an experienced Production Operative looking for your next opportunity in Cramlington, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to speak to a member of the Westray Recruitment team.