Production Operative

Production Operative, UK lead Manufacturer and Online Retailer based in Coventry, salary £38,004.00 per annum dependent on experience.

The Company:

We are a family run business established in 1985 and one of the UK's leading suppliers of cast iron radiators, cast iron radiator valves and accessories. We have become a renowned supplier to both public and trade customers throughout the UK and Europe.

We pride ourselves on giving our team the best environment in which to work with full training provided to meet the job role.

We are now looking for an additional experienced Production Operative with proven record planning to join and support our small team, producing high quality, bespoke Cast Iron Radiators for the UK and European markets.

The role will be hands-on covering various sections depending on the needs of the business where you will work under the direct supervision our existing production supervisor, you will be expected to work alongside all staff to ensure quality standards, demand targets are met in all areas.

This is a full time, permanent position, Monday to Friday 7.30am until 4.30pm with a 1-hour unpaid break, 40 hours per week. You may be required to work Saturdays during busy periods.

This is a demanding as well as rewarding role and due to the products', we supply, you will need to be physically fit.

Immediate start available.

Main Duties:

• This is a physical role and will require lifting and manoeuvring of products on a daily basis.
• Assisting with picking, packing and palleting customer orders.
• Working to SSoW and working to standard operation processes.
• Assist the quality control of materials and products.
• Controlling stock levels to ensure capacity meets customer requirements.
• Be integral to maintaining high standards for Environmental, Health and Safety, quality, delivery, costs, and compliance.
• The assembly, testing and finishing of cast iron radiators to order spec.
• Operating a range of air tools, including paint guns, grinders and impact drivers.
• Ensuring product quality is maintained at all times by foreseeing issues and detecting any deterioration in finish, appearance and taking appropriate remedial action or reporting as required.
• Maintaining a flexible attitude and willingness to move between production settings as business needs dictate.
• Identifying any resource shortfalls or finding alternatives to improve process where necessary.
• Undertaking any other additional duties required by the business from time to time.

Necessary Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• To be physically fit as it is a physical role, and you will be required to lift and manoeuvre heavy products on a daily basis.
• Previous experience in a similar role, with Assembly/Manufacturing multi operational experience being desirable.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written.
• Excellent timekeeping.
• High level of organisation, with the ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest level of accuracy.
• Computer literate and confident using IT software as required.
• Ability to work using own initiative and as part of a team, and supporting team workers.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and energised environment, under pressure and at a safe but fast pace.
• Ability to lift heavy items is essential.
• Good problem-solving abilities and analytical skills to pre-empt issues before they arise.

Once you have submitted your CV, please complete the comments box and tell us why you think you are the perfect candidate for this position.

While we would like to contact all our candidates, unfortunately, this is not possible so if you haven't heard from us a week after the closing date, your application has not been successful.

Previous applicants need not apply.

We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies.