Production Operative

About Us

The Play Company is dedicated to creating fun and safe play environments for all ages. The ambitious family-run business is passionate about designing and building bespoke projects for customers in the UK, Europe, and the United States.

Our in-house sales and design teams work with customers to create bespoke play areas before our manufacturing team brings the vision to life. Each play area is then carefully delivered to site and installed to comply with the regulations.

About the Role

We're in an exciting period of growth and looking for a skilled production operative to join our enthusiastic and fun team.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will play a key role in our busy factory manufacturing high-quality products that meet the design specifications. The role is ideally suited to a hard-working, motivated individual with hands-on practical capabilities. You will be trained to work on the various build stations, manufacturing a range of products, quality checking, and packing goods.

What you'll do:

Read and understand 2D and 3D drawings in preparation of build stages
Production of various goods, including cutting, wrapping, and shaping items according to project deadlines
Conduct quality control on products and materials to ensure they meet the required standards
Packing and stacking finished goods
Operate powered hand tools (band saw, chop saw, drills etc)
Accurately update relevant paperwork
Process and restock supplies for future shipments
Participate in regular stock takes, counting and recording goods stored over several locations and units (may occasionally occur on a Saturday - you will receive paid overtime or time off in lieu)
Sweep floors, empty bins, recycle waste, and keep the warehouse and external areas tidy
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the team and wider business
Positively contribute to The Play Company's culture, through influence and engagement with others
Occasional visits to site to support the maintenance team

What you'll need:

Essentials:

Proven experience working in a similar environment, such as upholstery or carpentry

Excellent eye for detail, and plenty of drive, motivation and ambition

Experience of working in a fast-paced organization and working towards targets

Experience of using power tools

Organised with the ability to work to deadlines

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Health & Safety aware, with a willingness to wear PPE

Full clean driving licence

Desirables:

Forklift licence

What we provide:

Company uniform and a great place to work

Benefits we offer:

28 days annual leave (inc bank holidays)

Birthday gift (day off for your birthday)

+3 days annual leave for the Christmas period

Pension

Annual flu jab

Healthcare

Competitive Salary: £12.98 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £12.98 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
Company events
Free flu jabs
Free parking
On-site parking
Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person