Are you looking for a hands-on role where your attention to detail genuinely matters? Our Client near Abingdon and Oxford, a reputed manufacturing company, is hiring a dedicated Production Operative to help build, test, and inspect high-quality marine products. You'll join a supportive, safety-conscious team-where a proactive attitude and pride in your workmanship are valued every day. What you'll be doing:
- Assist with the assembly and finishing of moulded parts, ensuring consistently high standards
- Support preparation of mouldings to keep production moving in line with schedules
- Help prepare and bond boats, including cutting, grinding, and flow coating bonded boats
- Work across different stages of manufacturing as directed by your line supervisor
- Support production of sub-assemblies when required
- Help train new team members and assist other personnel
- Keep your workstation clean, organised, and ready for work
- Follow health and safety procedures and company policies at all times
- Carry out additional tasks as assigned by senior management What you'll bring:
- A good standard of general education
- Practical experience in a manufacturing or workshop environment, and comfort using conventional power and hand tools
- A proactive, can-do attitude, with the ability to work independently when needed
- Strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail
- Clear communication and the ability to follow instructions accurately
- Reliability, organisation, and a genuine team spirit with a strong work ethic
Additional information:
- Experience in boat or moulded product assembly is desirable
- Safety-conscious working is essential (no formal licences or certifications are required)
- Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm, £27k, bonus, 25 days holiday, private healthcare & pension, plus social club and activities
- You must be able to drive due to the location
If you're motivated, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute to a meaningful manufacturing process, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join a team where your work makes a real impact. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
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