Production Operative

Location: Hereford
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, between 8:00am and 5:00pm
Contract: Temporary initially until 21st December 2026, with the potential to extend or become permanent
Working Pattern: On-site

Are you practical, hands-on and someone who takes pride in producing high-quality work? Do you have excellent attention to detail and enjoy working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment?

Hewett Recruitment is currently looking for a Production Operative to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Hereford
.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous experience in production, assembly or manufacturing. Previous composite or bonding experience would be advantageous but isn't essential. Candidates with good manual dexterity, a keen eye for detail and the ability to follow processes accurately are also encouraged to apply.

• Preparing manufactured components ready for further assembly
• Mixing and applying adhesives to bond components accurately to specification
• Following specific bonding and curing processes, including required timings
• Working from manufacturing orders and detailed work instructions
• Following specified assembly sequences and production processes
• Inspecting completed work throughout different stages of production
• Identifying and reporting defects or quality issues before components progress further
• Working closely with the wider production team to maintain an efficient workflow
• Maintaining high standards of quality within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Completing work accurately and within required production deadlines

• Good manual dexterity and steady hands for detailed assembly and precision bonding work
• Excellent attention to detail
• A practical and hands-on approach
• Ability to follow written manufacturing instructions accurately
• Comfortable following specific processes, sequences and timings
• Ability to work to deadlines without compromising quality
• Comfortable completing detailed, bench-based work for extended periods
• Reliable and punctual
• Based in, or able to reliably commute to,
  Hereford

Previous experience within any of the following would be advantageous, although not essential:

• Production or manufacturing
• Assembly or bonding
• Precision assembly
• Engineering or advanced manufacturing environments
• Reading mechanical or engineering drawings
• Using hand tools and precision measuring equipment
• Working within a quality-managed manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing or engineering qualifications or apprenticeships

If you are a practical, reliable and detail-focused individual with experience in production, assembly, manufacturing or another hands-on environment
, we would be keen to hear from you.