Production Operative - Late Shift

Production Operative
Morecambe – Strongdor Factory
Full time – Late Shift, Monday to Thursday 2:45pm to 12:45am


At Strongdor, we take pride in crafting high quality, British-made bespoke steel doors. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Production Operative to join our team.


About the role:

As Production Operative, you will play a key role in the manufacturing process, ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and safety. An opportunity is available in the leaf line department.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborating with your team to manufacture bespoke steel doors from sheet metal.
  • Read and interpret technical drawings.
  • Adhere to all health and safety guidelines and relevant SOPs.
  • Maintaining high housekeeping standards.
  • Relaying process improvement, suggestions, and challenges to your team leader.
  • Being a flexible team member, willing to work at any point of the process

Full training will be provided for this role.


What we are looking for:

  • Good timekeeping
  • A structured and organised approach to work
  • A positive, can-do attitude
  • Flexibility to adapt to different tasks

Experience in the following is a bonus (but not essential):

  • Assembly work
  • Sheet steel fabrication

Shift details:

Late shift:

Monday to Thursday: 2:45pm – 12:45am


Benefits:

  • Discretionary bonus scheme paid quarterly
  • Attractive salary
  • 20 days holiday plus, bank holidays
  • Annual leave purchase scheme – Purchase up to 5 extra holiday days per year
  • Increased holiday days with length of service
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay with length of service
  • A birthday ‘spin the wheel’ with gifts up to £100 in value
  • Opportunity for career development
  • On site NHS health checks
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Auto enrolment pension scheme (potential for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) via salary sacrifice)
  • Access to a company funded Employee Assistance Programme
  • Real Living Wage Accredited
  • Great team culture with frequent staff events and company lunches
  • Secure on-site parking
  • Candidate referral scheme
  • Branded workwear allocation each year
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