Production Operative

Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company.  Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings.  We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access for greater convenience and independence.  

Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. A lot has happened since then and today Stannah is a global business.  The family is in their sixth generation and plays a hands-on role in running the business. Most people know us for our stairlifts. Our range of products includes lifts, escalators, and homelifts. We also provide maintenance and repair services. 

Production Operative Jobs in Andover at Stannah Dedicated Homelifts Business - Join Our Team!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Operative to join Stannah Dedicated Homelifts Business based in Pioneer Road, Andover.

This role will involve producing hand-built home lift sub-assemblies and components, working to manufacturing orders, standard operating procedures, and quality standards to meet production demand. You will also support the wider manufacturing team and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the department.

As the Production Operative, you will work Monday to Thursday 06:00 to 14:30, Friday 06:00 to 11:00. This job is a permanent contract.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in producing high-quality products, and wants to develop their career within a supportive manufacturing environment.

To be successful as the Production Operative, it is essential that you have experience using basic hand tools and can work effectively in a fast-paced environment where priorities may change. Experience within a manufacturing environment would be desirable.

Production Operative Responsibilities:

• Produce sub-assemblies and components in line with manufacturing orders, SOPs, and quality standards.
• Support the manufacturing team to ensure production targets and customer demand are met.
• Interpret and report production data using the ERP system and electronic tablets.
• Participate in 5S, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement activities.
• Work safely at all times, complying with company risk assessments and PPE requirements.

Please see the full job description here: Production Operative Job Description

Production Operative Requirements:

• Experience using basic hand tools.
• Ability to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment with changing priorities.
• Comfortable using electronic tablets and systems to record and report data.
• Previous manufacturing or production experience is desirable.

If you have previous experience working as a Production Operative, Assembly Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Production Assistant, or in a similar role and are looking for a Production Operative job in Andover, please click the "Apply Now" button or contact us for further information.

Benefits Include:

• Market Aligned Salary, paid on a monthly basis
• Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits
• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave
• Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice
• SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit
• Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more
• Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provision

Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business.

We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community! 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.

Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.