Production Operative

Banbury | £27,820 per annum | Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Our client, a successful and growing manufacturer based in Banbury, is looking to recruit a Production Operative to join their established team.

This is a hands-on position within a busy production environment, offering a stable, permanent opportunity with a respected local employer. The successful candidate will play a key role in assembling products, supporting production activities, and ensuring customer orders are completed accurately and efficiently.

 
Key Responsibilities
 

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and assembly instructions

• Manufacturing sub-assemblies and final assemblies to required quality standards
  
  
• Picking and distributing parts to production staff
  
  
• Packing completed products ready for dispatch
  
  
• Supporting stock control and stocktaking activities
  
  
• Assisting with stores and dispatch duties as required
  
  
• Operating machinery and equipment in line with company procedures
  
  
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and health & safety
  
  
• Reporting any quality, assembly or production issues promptly
  
  

The Ideal Candidate


We are keen to hear from candidates who have:

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, production or assembly environment
  
  
• The ability to read and follow engineering drawings or technical instructions
  
  
• Strong practical and hands-on skills
  
  
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  
  
• A positive, flexible approach to work
  
  
• Good awareness of health and safety procedures
  
  
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  
  

Desirable Experience

• Mechanical or engineering assembly experience
  
  
• Forklift truck experience or licence
  
  
• Overhead crane experience
  
  
• Stores, goods-in or dispatch experience
  
  

What's on Offer?

• Permanent full-time position
  
  
• Competitive salary of £27,820 per annum
  
  
• Monday-Friday working hours
  
  
• Opportunity to join a growing and well-established manufacturer
  
  
• Varied role with opportunities to develop additional skills

If you have a strong work ethic, enjoy hands-on work and are looking for your next opportunity within manufacturing and production, we'd love to hear from you.