General Production Operative

A General Production Operative is required for a permanent, full-time position in Bromyard, Herefordshire, working 39.5 hours per week. The role offers a starting salary of £12.71 per hour, rising to £12.80 upon successful completion of the probation period. The position suits candidates with previous experience in manufacturing assembly or machine operation, although comprehensive training is provided for those without direct experience.

A quick learning ability and strong attention to detail are essential. Duties will involve working within a supportive production team to maintain output and quality standards. The company provides a bonus scheme, long service awards, paid medical appointments, and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Job Title:

General Production Operative Permanent:
Full time, 39.5 hours. Salary: £12.71p/h, rising to £12.80p/h on successful completion of probation period.

Location:

Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7.

Benefits:

• Company bonus scheme
• Long service scheme
• Up to 10 paid medical appointments per year
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including perks and discounts
• Virtual GP service
• Independent 1 to 1 financial coaching
• Enhanced leave such as compassionate leave & jury service
• Company pension scheme
• Secure free onsite parking
• Free staff WIFI
• Free refreshments at breaks
• Staff discounts on gifts we manufacture
• Workers committee representation
• Access to a trained Mental Health First Aider
• Company events
• Casual dress and more

Annual holiday entitlement is 30 days including bank holidays (additional in line with long service scheme). An annual factory shutdown at Christmas accounts for 3-4 days of annual holiday entitlement.

A leading & innovative British trade manufacturer of a wide range of corporate & promotional merchandise & beautiful gifts. They design, manufacture, print & finish all of the products they sell on site, with many unique products made from sustainable materials. Based in rural Herefordshire they employ 60 people at their factory in a team that has won many industry awards for their products and services.

Sustainability is at the core of what they do, they are members of the trade association (the BPMA) with ISO
9001 Quality & ISO
14001 Environmental certification. They are also Sedex (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) registered, members of Made in Britain, corporate supporters of The Woodland Trust & Herefordshire Wildlife Trust. They are also partnered with Ecologi & charitable supporters of The Hope Centre in Bromyard. The company believes in & prides itself in rewarding honesty, hard work, efficiency & creativity. We are open and inclusive.

Different points of view are not only welcomed but encouraged & celebrated.

A potentially varied and exciting role working across multiple departments within the business. There is a current requirement to provide cover for general assembly activities, picking and packing in the despatch department and also scope to provide skilled cover in other areas such as laser cutting for the right candidate.

• Assembling parts and components in various departmental areas, ensuring that all parts are fitted correctly
• Read and decipher assembly instructions
• Use hand tools or machines to assemble parts
• Carefully pack parts according to instructions
• Conduct quality control checks
  
  Ensuring health and safety standards are complied with

General Production Operatives must have exceptional attention to detail. This is vital during the manufacturing process, as minor errors or defects can cause serious problems resulting in customer complaints. They must also be excellent at teamwork as most assembly orders require working as…