Production Operative

Production Operative – Assembly & Engineering

Key Details:

• Job Type / Contract: Temp to Perm
• Location: Braintree, Essex
• Category: Production / Manufacturing / Engineering
• Salary / Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour
• Shift / Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am – 4:30pm; Friday, 7:30am – 1:30pm (40 hours per week, early Friday finish)

About the Role

All Square Recruitment is excited to partner with a well-established electrical manufacturing business based in Braintree, Essex, to recruit a dedicated Production Operative on a temp-to-perm basis. This hands-on role involves assembly, base tool preparation and quality testing within a supportive, quality-focused team. As a result, it offers a genuine route to a permanent position, consistent weekday hours and an early finish every Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare base tools for production, including drilling and tapping, hand priming, stop gluing, and jig and frame preparation.
• Carry out dipping and trimming processes to a consistently high standard.
• Assemble products accurately using hand tools, following revision-controlled work instructions and technical drawings.
• Conduct quality checks and product testing in accordance with ISO requirements.
• Log production data accurately using the in-house computer system.
• Work as part of a production team to meet planning requirements and customer due dates, promptly flagging any issues that could affect delivery.
• Support and implement continuous process improvements within the manufacturing area.
• Follow all health and safety procedures, including Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and correct PPE, while keeping the work area clean and tidy.

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production or assembly environment is highly desirable.
• Confidence using hand tools; experience with drilling, tapping or mechanical assembly is advantageous.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and technical drawings.
• Numeracy and literacy to GCSE Grade C / Grade 4 level (or equivalent).
• Good data entry and general computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work flexible hours when required.
• Good communication skills and a reliable work ethic.

Benefits & Working Environment

• £12.71 per hour.
• Clear temp-to-perm pathway with a well-established Braintree manufacturer.
• Monday to Friday days only, with an early 1:30pm finish every Friday (no weekend work).
• Free on-site parking and an accessible location in Braintree, Essex.
• Varied, hands-on work within a quality-focused manufacturing environment.

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