Job Description:

Production Operative

We are looking for a practical and reliable Production Operative to join an established manufacturing business in East Devon. The role involves hands-on manufacturing, working with PVC and fabric materials, and supporting the production of tents and related products.
 
Location: East Devon, South West England
Salary: £12.75-£13.55 per hour depending on experience + annual bonus
Role Type: Permanent - Full Time
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:45am-5:00pm, Friday 7:45am-3:15pm
Overtime: Optional, with additional hours available
Pay: Monthly - last working day of the month
Right to Work: RTW in the UK required
 
About the Role
You will work as part of a hands-on production team, supporting the manufacture of tents using PVC and fabric materials. The role includes cutting, marking and welding materials, working from drawings and templates, product construction, picking and packing.
Full on-the-job training and support will be provided.

Benefits

• £12.75-£13.55 per hour depending on experience
• Annual bonus scheme
• Optional overtime
• Free parking
• Work T-shirt provided
• Free coffee machine
• On-the-job training and development
• Christmas shutdown

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the manufacture of tents
• Cutting, marking and welding materials
• Working from drawings, templates and work instructions
• Supporting product construction
• Picking and packing products
• Manoeuvring heavy PVC and fabric materials
• Working to production deadlines
• Maintaining good standards of workmanship

What We're Looking For

• Good DIY skills and practical ability
• Hands-on manufacturing experience
• Previous industrial machine experience is beneficial but not essential
• Good attention to detail
• Good timekeeping and attendance
• Ability to work on your own initiative
• Understanding of imperial and metric measurements
• Ability to manoeuvre heavy PVC and fabric materials
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Relocation Support
This role is based in East Devon, South West England. Through our bespoke "Recruit and Relocate" solution, Workforce can support candidates willing to relocate, including sourcing suitable accommodation near the workplace.
 
If you are a practical and reliable person with good DIY or manufacturing skills and are looking for a permanent production opportunity, apply now!