Production Workshop Operative

Production Workshop Operative - Job Summary

We are looking for a hands-on, creative, energetic individual to further strengthen our manufacturing workshop. The successful candidate will be part of a highly productive team responsible for manufacturing premium quality wooden gifts and decorations. Using a diverse range of workshop equipment including laser cutters and industrial sanding equipment we are seeking someone with high attention to detail to produce products for some of the biggest retailers in the UK.

Production Workshop Operative - Job Description

• Responsible for creating laser cut products to specification.
• Operating laser cutting machinery and CAD software to produce wooden decorations.
• Operating and coordinating multiple machines simultaneously.
• Communicate across departments to ensure daily output requirements are met.
• Postproduction inspection, sanding where required using industrial sanding machines.
• Support when necessary in the preparation of wood sheets prior to cutting, to include: priming, painting and laminating.
• Working in a workshop environment the job holder will occasionally be required to use hand tools and light lifting duties.

Production Workshop Operative - The ideal candidate will be:

• Good communicator with good time-management skills.
• Organised and can multi-task using their own initiative.
• Able to prioritise and coordinate with other teams delivering workloads to tight deadlines.
• Quality control and an exceptional eye for detail to our high specifications.
• Computer literate.
• A general understanding and the ability to use hand tools is desired.
• Light-medium lifting duties, you will need to be fit and active to work for lengthy periods on your feet.
• Previous experience in a workshop environment would be beneficial but is not essential as on the job training of all equipment and processes will be given.

Production Workshop Operative - Minimum requirements and experience.

• 5 GCSE's at level C and above.
• Previous experience working with CAD machines would be beneficial.
• Previous experience in manufacturing / workshop environment would be beneficial.
• Be able to demonstrate working within a team environment.
• We are an established business and the job holder will have the opportunity to develop and grow with us.

Production Workshop Operative - Job Type

A full-time permanent position from Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

Opportunity for extra hours during our seasonal peaks and weekend work.

Immediate start and a competitive salary is offered based on experience starting from £25k per annum.

We are based in South Godstone, Surrey in a semi-rural business park. Own transport is necessary. Postcode: RH9 8JW

Production Workshop Operative - Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free On-site parking
• 28 days holiday (Inc. bank holiday)