Production Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title: Production Operative
Location:Milton Keynes
Salary: £22,750 per annum
Hours of Work:Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm
Job Type: Permanent
Job Reference:PH10485
The job itself is quite straight-forward, the successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, a good level of English and Maths, be a good team-player and have willingness to learn.
It is also important that you are comfortable lifting items up to 25kg – You are not moving heavy items for minutes at a time but you would be moving items from shelf to work-top etc.
Training provided for candidates with the right work ethic, aptitude and attitude.
Some previous experience is production related roles is required. but if you think you have the required skills, please do not hesitate in applying.
Main Objectives:
· Fulfil customer orders for solder paste, including mixing, packing, and labelling as required, meeting requirements for product quality and throughput at all times
· Ensure a high level of cleanliness and visual control throughout
· Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
What You Will Be Trained To do:
· Complete customer orders as instructed by the Production Schedule
· Fill, label, and package solder paste orders as per the customer order
· Adhere to all requirements for cleanliness and visual control using the 5S system to maintain a well-organised operation with a low risk of contamination
· Set up, use, and maintain a range of manufacturing equipment
· Maintain packing and filling equipment, including pan packs, scales
· Accurately record manufacturing details by paper and electronic means
· Monitor Kanban tip capping levels for each week, plan and refill as needed
· Identify and raise to Production Supervisor any opportunity for improvement, and partake in any improvement activities
· Alert Production Supervisor, Management, or Quality of any known or possible product quality issue
· Report any Health and Safety issue to Plant Manager
· Adhere to all company policies, procedures ensuring that all processes and procedures comply with operational and statutory requirements
· Plan and manage internal communications and possess an awareness of corporate brand, direction, aims and activities.
· Be vigilant of deficiencies in business operations and pass on any unresolved or continuing issues and recommendations to the Sales Manager
· Carry out any other duties necessary with a willingness to be flexible with working hours to respond to the needs of the company.
· Undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required from time to time.
· Undertake training consistent with developing skills relevant to those duties and responsibilities of the role.
· Be vigilant in matters relating to health and safety within and external to the company’s offices.
Wilde Associates is working in the capacity of an Employment Business for this role
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £22,750.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: PH10485
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Operative roles across Wilde Associates's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,750 - £22,750 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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