Production Operative – Spider is advertising on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business who are looking for a full-time or part-time, permanent Production Operative to join their team based in Woolpit, Suffolk.
Why them:
This organisation is a respected manufacturer within the signage and POS industry, known for producing high-quality, bespoke products with precision and craftsmanship at the heart of everything they do. With a busy and collaborative workshop environment, they take pride in delivering durable, visually striking solutions for a wide range of clients.
Fantastic company benefits include:
Competitive Salary:£25,375 per annum (£12.20 per hour) depending on experience and pro rate for part time)
Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (pro rate for part time)
Company pension scheme
Free parking
About the role
As a Production Operative, you will play a key role in the manufacturing and assembly of high-quality signage and POS products. This is a hands-on workshop role involving cutting materials, applying graphics, operating tools and machinery, and assisting with general production tasks. You'll work both independently and as part of a team to ensure products are manufactured to the highest standard. Working hours are 40 hours per week (FTE), working 8am – 5pm, with flexible working hours and part time hours available.
Main responsibilities and Duties:
Cutting and preparing sheet materials using table saws and routers
Operating a laminator and applying printed vinyl graphics to various substrates
Assembling and finishing signage and POS products
Weeding, taping, and applying self-adhesive vinyl to rigid panels
Working with acrylic, plastics, wood, aluminium, and other raw materials
Using power and hand tools including drills, chop saws, mitre saws, line benders, sanders, and linishers
Banner finishing using an industrial sewing machine
Maintaining a clean and tidy workshop environment
Packaging finished products securely for courier dispatch
Supporting colleagues and assisting with additional tasks to meet production deadlines
About you:
As a Production Operative, you will be reliable, hardworking, and comfortable in a practical, hands-on environment, with strong attention to detail, the ability to follow production instructions and work safely with tools and machinery, excellent teamwork and communication skills, and the confidence to work independently, with desirable qualities including a forklift licence, experience in signage/manufacturing/woodworking, or an interest in developing technical production skills.
If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Production Operative position and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Additional keywords: Production Operative, Manufacturing Assistant, Sign Maker, Workshop Operative, POS Production, Vinyl Application, Fabrication, CNC, Warehouse/Factory Operative, forklift.
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