Chair Production Operative

Chair Production Operative – Assembly Role
Atherstone, Warwickshire | Mon–Fri, 7:30am–4:30pm
Full-time | Permanent | £33,000 + Benefits

About the Company
We’re recruiting for a small but growing UK-based manufacturer of specialist medical seating. Originally an importer, they now proudly design and assemble their own products in-house—from frame construction and wiring to upholstery and final assembly.

They're a tight-knit team of 6, supported by remote colleagues overseas. Led by a hands-on operations manager, our workshop is fast-paced, practical, and quality-focused. We value reliability, teamwork, and a willingness to learn.

Assembly Operative
This is a hands-on, workshop-based role assembling specialist healthcare chairs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble chairs and cushions using hand and power tools
• Trim and finish plastic and fabric components to high standards
• Follow clear build specifications and SOPs
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment
• Work as part of a small, focused production team

No prior experience in medical manufacturing needed – full training provided.

• Hands-on experience (DIY, trades, or workshop/production roles)

• Good attention to detail
• A team-oriented, can-do attitude
• Strong timekeeping and attendance

The work is varied, not repetitive—ideal for someone who enjoys building things and doing a job properly.

Benefits Package

• £33,000 per annum

Training & Career Development

• Access to industry-standard training & certifications (e.g. forklift, health & safety, Lean basics)
• Access to a LinkedIn Learning account which can be used for professional / work based courses and / or out of hours interests (everything from needlework to piano!)

Holiday Entitlement

• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Performance Bonus or Attendance Incentive

• Up to £1,200 annual performance/attendance bonus

Wellbeing & Lifestyle Perks

• Discount platform - Access to the Bright Exchange portal which offers a lot of hefty savings and offers on shopping, meals, fast food, entertainment, holidays, travel
• - Access to the Health Assured EAP
• Employee Healthcare plan
• Online 247 GP service

Optional 4.5-Day Work Week Trial

• Eligible after 6 months: rotate to a compressed week (early finish Fridays)

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