General Production Operatives - 12 hour shifts - DAYS or NIGHTS in Bromyard

Job Description Do you have previous operative experience in manufacturing assembly/machine operation roles? Although relevant experience would prove advantageous, it is not essential as comprehensive training will be provided.
Job Title: General Production OperativePermanent: Full time, 39.5 hours.
Salary: £12.71p/h, rising to£12.80p/h on successful completion of probation periodLocation: Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7Benefits: Company bonus scheme, long service scheme, up to 10 paid medical appointments per year, confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including perks and discounts, Virtual GP service, independent 1 to 1 financial coaching, enhanced leave such as compassionate leave & jury service,Company pension scheme,secure free onsite parking, free staff WIFI, free refreshments at breaks, staff discounts on gifts we manufacture, workers committee representation, access to a trainedMental Health First Aider, Company events, casual dress and more.
Annual holiday entitlement is 30 days including bank holidays (additional in line with long servicescheme). An annual factory shutdown at Christmas accounts for 3-4 days of annual holiday entitlement.
They design, manufacture, print & finish all of the products they sell on site, with many unique products made from sustainable materials.
Based in rural Herefordshire they employ 60 people at their factory in a team that has won many industry awards for their products and services. Sustainability is at the core of what they do, they are members of the trade association (the BPMA) with ISO9001 Quality & ISO14001 Environmental certification. They are also Sedex (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) registered, members of Made in Britain, corporate supporters of The Woodland Trust & Herefordshire Wildlife Trust.
There is a current requirement to provide cover for general assembly activities, picking and packing in the despatch department and also scope to provide skilled cover in other areas such as laser cutting for the right candidate.
Assembling parts and components in various departmental areas, ensuring that all parts are fitted correctlyRead and decipher assembly instructionsUse hand tools or machines to assemble partsCarefully pack parts according to instructionsConduct quality control checksEnsuring health and safety standards are complied withPerson SpecificationExperience, Skills, and KnowledgeGeneral Production Operatives must have exceptional attention to detail.
This is vital during the manufacturing process, as minor errors or defects can cause serious problems resulting in customer complaints. They must also be excellent at teamwork as most assembly orders require working as part of a team. Operators must do their part correctly and help others when necessary. Operators must also be self-motivated, this is essential for them to achieve performance metrics, such as completing a specific number of components in a set amount of time ensuring company quality standards are adhered to. Good manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination, including the ability to assemble parts and components that are often very small.
Self-motivated and can work with minimal supervision. Full training is provided.
Highly advantageous to have recent experience in manufacturing assembly/machine operation rolesCNC experienceLaser cutting experienceQualificationsDesirable: GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and English at grade C/4 (or equivalent) or above.
Additional requirementDesirable: Role may be physical at times and involves manual handlingDriving license due to factory locationThe employer fully supports Equality in Employment.