Production Operative

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Sheffield
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Teamwork Communication Quality Control Manufacturing Problem Solving Time Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

What to Expect

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our production team to produce components for a range of [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] high-performance sports cars.

What You'll Do

The role will work as part of a multi-functional team, reporting to a Production Team Leader.  The role encourages involvement in improving performance for the team, in quality and cost control, productivity and areas of safety.

  • Understand and follow detailed work instructions / SOP’s
  • Ensure that all station operations are completed to the required quality standard.
  • Ensure that all operations are completed in the required timescale (Takt time).
  • Work as part of a team on the definition and solution of problems that may be affecting the quality, cost or productivity.
  • Attend the workplace on a regular and timely basis, informing the Team Leader of any lateness or unplanned absence in a timely manner.
  • Ensure the work area is clean, tidy, and orderly at all times in line with [Employer hidden] expectations.
  • Maintain a neat and orderly appearance within the workplace, using the uniform/ clothing provided.
  • Maintain a safe working environment for yourself and team members.
  • Participate in continuous improvement activities as requested.
  • Understand and adhere to the [Employer hidden] Values and help grow the company.

What You'll Bring

Knowledge, skills & experience:

No formal qualifications are necessary; however, experience within automotive or manufacturing environment would be a distinct advantage.

Prior experience of working as part of a team is desirable as well as experience of working to timescales.

Personal attributes:

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Able to adopt a professional and mature attitude to work and other people.
  • Enthusiastic, and highly self-motivated.
  • Proactive - takes opportunity to use initiative where possible.
  • Team player – supports other team members, department strategies and processes.
  • Determined – results focused, driven to do the very best possible.
  • Flexibility towards overtime when available.
  • Excellent attendance and time keeping

What We'll Do for You

We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:

  • Structured career development framework
  • 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
  • Enhanced company pension scheme
  • Discretionary annual bonus award
  • Private medical insurance and health cash plan
  • Life assurance benefit
  • Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service
  • Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
  • Generous parental leave policies
  • A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
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