Production Operative

Background 
Nicholson STS Ltd is an innovative and fast-growing company which designs, manufactures and 
supplies specialist roofing systems. We supply Tier 1 construction companies, roofing 
contractors and the solar industry with unique products to help solve specific challenges in the 
industry, such as waterproofing riser penetrations, and fixing to the structure in a 100% 
waterproof way.  We aim to be involved in sales projects at the earliest opportunity, so target 
specifiers and architects.  
The company was started by two brothers, Paul Boyt and Alan Boyt in 2000.  Before this, they 
were roofing contractors, but quickly realised that there were not the products on the market to 
solve challenges they were facing, so they began to design and manufacture products.  These 
became the basis of the Nicholson product range, and we’re still innovating today.  

Role overview 
This role plays a vital role in manufacturing, ensuring the efficient production and assembly of 
goods. Responsibilities include operating machinery, monitoring product quality, preparing 
materials, and maintaining a clean workspace while adhering to health and safety standards. 
The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to perform repetitive tasks.  

Salary: As per contract
31 holidays (including bank holidays) 
5 sick days on full pay  
Free lunches 
Birthday voucher 
40 hour week, flexible start and finish time 
Pension scheme 

Reports to - Production Supervisor

On premises - This role required full time presence on premises. 

Key responsibilities 

• Complete scheduled work - Ensure that you complete the scheduled work on time and in full.  
  


• Quality - Make sure that all work produced is to the desired quality and that QC checks are 
  completed and documented. 
  


• Health and safety - Maintain a safe working environment and ensure you follow regulations and procedures.  
  Anything unsafe that you are not able to resolve must be reported.  Responsible to make 
  sure that you are wearing the correct PPE. 


• Maintenance - Complete maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment and report any faults that can’t be 
  resolved.  


• Reporting - Daily reporting on cell KPIs.  Reporting of health and safety issues or non-conformances. 
  


• Continuous Improvement and cell development:
  
  
  
  • Contribute to process improvements by identifying inefficiencies and suggesting solutions. 
    
  
  
  • Capture team members suggestions and improvements. 
  
  
  • Help with SOP documentation.
  
  
  
  

There may be additional duties required in addition to the above.  

Skills, knowledge and experience required 

• Alignment with, and commitment to the Nicholson company values 
  


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  


• Alignment with, and commitment to the Nicholson company values 
  


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  


• Excellent organisational skills 
  


• Excellent time management 
  


• Good leadership and motivational skills to lead different people with different abilities and character traits. 
  


• Good communication skills  
  


• Effective problem solving and pragmatic skills 
  


• 100% integrity 
  


• Strong interpersonal skills 
  


• Alignment with and commitment to the Nicholson company values 
  


• Must have own vehicle to travel to work 
  


• Exposure to Lean manufacturing methods  
  


• Excellent leadership and motivational skills to lead different people with different abilities and character traits. 
  


• Ability to delegate tasks to other members 
  


• Ability to work well under pressure 

Education and qualifications - The candidate should have a range of GCSE / A Level results which show passes in English and Mathematics