Production Operative

    Dover, Kent

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    £12.71 pa

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    Full-time

    Recyclability

    Build a hands-on career in manufacturing and grow with us! We are the UK's only manufacturer of Aluminium Composite Material (ACP), part of the Grimco Group, with over 150 years of industry heritage. If you want physical, hands-on work, a team that has your back, and a genuine long-term career in manufacturing, this role is built for you

    Full job description

    Build a hands-on career in manufacturing and grow with us!

    We are the UK's only manufacturer of Aluminium Composite Material (ACP), part of the Grimco Group, with over 150 years of industry heritage. If you want physical, hands-on work, a team that has your back, and a genuine long-term career in manufacturing, this role is built for you.

    Real, Hands-On Work

    You will be active on the production floor every day, operating machinery, handling materials, and keeping manufacturing moving.

    A Career, Not Just a Job

    We invest in people who want to stay and grow. From day one, you will develop skills that open doors within a UK manufacturing business that's expanding.

    Strong Team Culture

    Production runs on trust and teamwork. You will join a team that takes pride in what they make and looks out for one another on every shift.

    Full Training Provided

    We train you from scratch. Experienced already? We will help you go further. What matters is attitude and commitment.

    Work Pattern

    5:45 am/pm – 6:15 pm/am, 40.25 hrs/week, 4 on – 4 off, Days & Nights, Monday to Sunday.

    Overtime opportunities available with an additional uplift rate.

    What You Will Be Doing?

     

    Operating cutting, extrusion, and laminating machinery.

    Monitoring production processes for quality and efficiency.

    Handling aluminium and steel composite materials safely.

    Carrying out quality checks on finished products.

    Performing basic machine or tool maintenance and reporting faults.

    Following all Health & Safety and PPE procedures.

    Keeping a clean, organised, and safe working environment.

    Working with your team to hit production targets.

    Criteria

    • Who We Are Looking For

      The Right Attitude Matters Most. We welcome applications from people with little or no manufacturing experience and from experienced operatives who want stability in a growing business. You do not need to tick every box, but you do need to be hardworking, reliable, and ready to commit.

    Requirements

    • Physical stamina and a willingness to do hands-on, active work.
    • Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
    • A positive, team-focused attitude.
    • Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
    • Sufficient English to understand safety instructions and complete basic paperwork.
    • Previous manufacturing or production experience is a bonus, not a requirement.

    Benefits

    • £12.71/hr day rate · uplifts for nights & overtime
    • 20 days holiday
    • Additional day of annual leave after 2 years of service.
    • Company pension scheme.
    • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
    • Free on-site parking.
    • Company-provided equipment & PPE after probation.
    • Festive celebrations & employee initiatives.
    • Training & development opportunities.
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