Production Operative

Overview

Production Operative – Northampton

Temporary to permanent, full‑time position based in the Northampton factory.

Hours:

Monday to Thursday 07:30‑16:30, Friday 07:30‑12:30. Pay: £14.42 per hour (≈ £30000+ annually). The role is part of the final inspection process and involves ensuring finished footwear meets strict quality standards before dispatch.

• Conduct detailed final inspections of finished footwear products.
• Identify manufacturing, finishing, cosmetic and construction faults.
• Carry out rectification and repair work where possible to restore products to the required standard.
• Determine likely root causes of quality issues and provide feedback to production teams.
• Escalate complex or recurring quality concerns to Team Leaders and Management.
• Ensure all products leaving the factory meet agreed quality and presentation standards.
• Support continuous improvement activities by highlighting trends and recurring defects.
• Assist with maintaining quality records and reporting.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices across production departments.

• Minimum of 5 years' experience within the footwear industry.
• Strong background in quality inspection, product rectification, repairs or footwear manufacturing.
• Detailed understanding of footwear construction and finishing processes.
• Proven ability to identify faults and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Experience working within a quality‑focused manufacturing environment.

• Experience in shoe room operations.
• Footwear repairs and rectification.
• Final product inspection.
• Multi‑skilled or general‑utility roles with exposure to multiple production areas.
• Quality assurance or quality control within footwear manufacturing.

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of quality outcomes.
• Practical approach to fault diagnosis and correction.
• Confidence to escalat close issues when necessary.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and quality.

A competitive salary commensurate with skill and experience, typically around £30000+ per year.

• Free on‑site parking.
• Access to staff canteen and break facilities.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Scheduled factory shutdowns, providing additional planned time off throughout the year.
• Stable and supportive working environment within a well‑established manufacturing business.