Senior Operative

The Senior Operative in Bromsgrove supports the Shop Floor Manager with daily production and fulfilment tasks, ensuring customer orders are dispatched correctly and on time. This permanent, full-time role offers a salary between £27,300 and £29,250 per annum for a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday. Key responsibilities include coordinating workloads, monitoring progress against deadlines, and maintaining quality standards through hands‑on leadership.

The position requires a proactive individual who can lead by example, providing practical support to the team. Strong organisational skills and previous experience in a similar operational environment are essential for this role.

Senior Operative

Location:

Bromsgrove Salary: £14.00 - £15.00 per hour

Hours:

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Operative to support the day-to-day running of a busy production and fulfilment operation. This is a hands‑on position where you will work closely with the Shop Floor Manager to ensure operational targets are achieved, quality standards are maintained, and customer orders are dispatched accurately and on time. The successful candidate will lead by example on the shop floor, helping to coordinate workloads, monitor progress against deadlines, and provide practical support where required.

• Support the Shop Floor Manager in overseeing daily operational activities.
• Ensure tasks are completed efficiently and within agreed time frames.
• Monitor workflow and prioritise workloads to meet customer deadlines.
• Carry out final quality checks on orders before dispatch.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and attention to detail at all times.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving production or product issues.
• Carry out hands‑on repairs, adjustments, and product fixes when required.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity, and quality.
• Support and guide team members to ensure standards are consistently met.
• Maintain a safe, organised, and efficient working environment.
• Communicate operational updates and elevate issues where necessary.

• Previous experience in a senior operative, team leader, supervisory, or similar operational role.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to strict deadlines.
• Hands‑on approach with the ability to assist in product repairs and problem‑solving.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently when required.
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport due to the location of the site.

• Full‑time, permanent position.
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing and fast‑paced business.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for development and progression.

If you are a highly organised, detail-focused individual who enjoys taking ownership of operational performance and leading from the front, we'd love to hear from you.