Production Operative Bench

As a Production Operative within the Bench Department, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of proficiency and quality operating a range of machinery and equipment to manufacture components with compliance to engineering drawings and specifications.

The role involves reshaping and forming precision metal seals to exacting standards, using hand tools, fly presses, and three-ring coiling machines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all company documentation, work instructions, and policies relevant to your department.
• Manufacture parts that conform to engineering drawing requirements. This will include carrying out in-process inspection (OVP) using defined measuring tools such as CMMs and optical measurement equipment, recording data as required.
• Complete all relevant documentation, including work orders and quality records, and accurately book operations on the ERP system.
• Ensure appropriate PPE is worn, adhering to all Health & Safety procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain 5S standards within the work area.
• Specialist processes within the bench dept, such as stud welding, (training will be provided)
• Collaborate with team members and Supervisors to monitor workflow and identify issues in a timely manner.
• Provide clear and detailed handovers when transferring work to colleagues or other teams.
• Support other production areas as required.

Attributes and Personal Qualities needed for this role

• Proactive, enthusiastic, flexible, and highly self‑motivated, with the ability to work independently.
• Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Strong team player.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrates and upholds company values.
• Open to new ideas and technologies.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A recognised engineering apprenticeship or previous experience in a precision engineering environment is desirable but not essential
• Strong hands‑on engineering skills, including excellent manual dexterity and the ability to perform precise, detail‑oriented tasks using tools and technical equipment.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of precision engineering machinery, tools, and their safe operation.
• Methodical, well‑organised, and detail‑oriented approach to work.
• Basic computer literacy.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement, ensuring quality standards are consistently met.

Further Information

• This is a full time, permanent position that will be subject to a review period

Financial and Security

• Company Bonus scheme – Christmas bonus and discretionary Company performance summer bonus
• Enhanced Stakeholder Pension Scheme, up to 12% contribution from the Company
• Life Assurance cover x 8 annual salary
• Pay review yearly

Health and Wellbeing

• Private Family Healthcare
• Unum – help at hand employee assistance program including shopping discounts
• Eye consultation and contribution towards new glasses

Time off

• 25 days holiday (hourly holiday to allow flexibility)
• Long service recognition

Lifestyle and Flexibility

• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced family leave
• Clean and modern manufacturing environment
• Free parking

Learning and Development

• Professional body annual membership reimbursement
• Opportunities for training and development

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