Production Operative

3 Days Old

Are you an experienced Production or Manufacturing Operative looking for your next step? This established company—renowned for more than 90 years of innovation—specialises in producing high-strength, lightweight composite components used across defence, aerospace, transport, medical and energy sectors. They are now looking for reliable, hands-on Production operative to join their busy manufacturing team in Coventry.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career with a company known for quality, continuous improvement, and modern production methods.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a production operative, you’ll play a key part in day‑to‑day production activities, including:

Handling and preparing raw materials for the manufacturing process
Placing cut material shapes accurately into various production tools (preform, moulding, composite and steel tooling)
Loading and unloading tools, laminates and preforms into compression presses, ovens and autoclaves
Carrying out finishing, trimming, and assembly work on composite components
Packing, labelling and preparing finished products for dispatch
Laying up composite materials and operating production presses
Completing production paperwork and recording accurate data
What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone with:

Experience working in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
Good teamwork skills and the ability to work independently when needed
Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to learn new processes
Experience in composites, automotive, aerospace, or defence manufacturing (desirable, not essential)
Why Join This Company?

You’ll be part of a business that is a recognised leader in composite manufacturing, producing components. Their Coventry facility is modern, well-equipped and known for cutting-edge engineering and production excellence.

This is a chance to build long-term skills in a high-growth industry and support projects that make a real impact across multiple sectors.

Location

Based at the company's advanced manufacturing site in Coventry.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re a production or manufacturing professional looking to develop new skills and join a company that values quality, teamwork and innovation, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to become the next Production operative and take your career forward with a market-leading manufacturer.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included
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Location:
Coventry
Salary:
£12.37 - £14.4 /hour
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Military/Emergency/Government

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