Production Operative; AWDO-P14870 in Hyde

Production Operative

SALARY: £15 - £16 per Hour (incl. Shift Allowance) + Benefits

LOCATION:

Hyde, Greater Manchester, North West England (SK14)

JOB TYPE:
Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS:

36 hours per week – 06:00-13:30/13:30-21:00, Monday to Thursday and 06:00-12:00/12:00-18:00 Friday. 30-minute paid Lunch Break

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Production Operative with previous experience working within a manufacturing or production environment. As a Production Operative, you will manufacture and assemble uPVC window shutters to customer specifications and works orders, using machinery, hand-held tools and quality control checks. You will operate equipment including CNC drilling machines, mitre saws, drills and wrapping machinery, while helping maintain safe, accurate and efficient production standards.

• Shutter Manufacturing:
  Manufacture shutters accurately to the dimensions and specifications detailed on works orders
• Component Assembly:
  Assemble shutter components including frames, louvers, panels and complete shutter units
• Machine Operation:
  Operate equipment including CNC drilling machines, double-headed mitre saws, single-bladed saws, pedestal drills and hand-held tools
• Measurement and Cutting:
  Measure, cut, verify and double-check components to ensure accuracy and specification compliance
• Quality Inspection:
  Carry out quality checks throughout the manufacturing process to minimise errors and maintain product standards
• Product Configuration:
  Check product identification, colour consistency, hinge positions, opening directions and rail placements
• Cleaning and Packaging:
  Clean, inspect, package and prepare finished shutters securely for despatch
• Health and Safety:
  Follow company health and safety procedures, wear required PPE and maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Production Support:
  Support other departments within the factory when required to meet business needs

• Previous experience working within a manufacturing or production environment
• Experience carrying out assembly work using hand-held tools and equipment
• Good levels of numeracy and literacy
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment
• Good organisational skills and the ability to follow detailed instructions
• Commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement
• Able to carry out manual handling and lifting duties during the working day
• Willing to wear safety footwear and any other required PPE at all times

• Auto enrolled into Stakeholder Pension Scheme with 4% employer contribution
• 28 days holiday including statutory, rising by one day after one completed year of service
• Life Assurance covering your annual salary
• Subsidised canteen offering freshly cooked meals and sandwiches every day
• Free car parking
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling support, legal guidance and medical advice from qualified nurses, for you and your immediate family
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Discounted Blinds and Shutters, upon successful completion of your Probationary Period
• Free Flu Jab voucher every Autumn
• Christmas Savings Scheme

JOB
-P14870