Production Operative
About this role
Role: Production Operative
Reports to: Production Lead
Location: Darlington
Salary: £25,875.02
We are looking for a motivated Production Operative to join our team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will operate machinery, assemble components, check product quality, and support packing and production processes while maintaining a safe and organised workspace. This is a great role to come in and get full training in a supportive environment, with progression opportunities available.
What’s in it for you?
Subsidised canteen
Fantastic company discounts: Up to 80% off our stylish kitchen ranges and products
Access to Retail Trust
Flexible holidays: Buy up to five extra days with our holiday purchase scheme
Wellbeing support: Access to our virtual GP service and employee assistance platform 24/7
Lifestyle perks: Cycle to work scheme and savings on hundreds of top brands via our benefits app
A collaborative culture built on care, inclusion, and continuous improvement
What you’ll be doing:
Operate and monitor production machinery according to established procedures and safety guidelines
Assemble components or parts according to specific instructions or blueprints
Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications
Handle raw materials, components, and finished products safely and efficiently
Package finished products appropriately for storage or shipment
Clean and maintain work areas, machinery, and equipment to ensure a safe and organised workspace
Complete production logs, reports, and other documentation as required
Work collaboratively with team members and other departments to meet production targets and deadlines
Follow all standard operating procedures, ensuring company and health and safety policy is adhered too
Identify and report any issues or abnormalities in the production process, assisting in troubleshooting and resolving problems where needed
Who we’re looking for:
Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment is beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided
Strong attention to detail with the ability to consistently meet quality standards
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Reliable, punctual, and demonstrates a strong work ethic and commitment to performance
Proactive approach to health and safety, with a commitment to following procedures and maintaining a safe working environment
Why choose Magnet?
At Magnet, we bring over 100 years of heritage, but our focus is firmly on the future.
As the UK’s leading kitchen specialist, our success is driven by the expertise, insight and innovation of our people.
We’re in the middle of an exciting transformation, with a real opportunity to shape how we work, grow and deliver for our customers. We’re always open to fresh thinking and new perspectives, so even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match, we’d still love to hear from you.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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Company at a glance
At Nobia, we design kitchens for life. To us, that means developing well-designed, functional, and emotionally conceptualised kitchens that speak to the hearts and minds of our customers, kitchens that enable a sustainable lifestyle and reduced climate impact.
We are thirteen strong local brands that benefit from advantages of working together. With operations that incorporate the entire value chain from design to installation, we are driven by a shared ambition to lead the way in design and sustainability in our industry. Together, we form a European kitchen specialist.
We manufacture a wide range of products, from flat-pack cabinets to high-quality customised products. Nobia has 10 production facilities in five countries in Europe. Our production facilities vary in size and have differing levels of specialisation. The majority of Nobia’s plants are certified in accordance with ISO 14001. We manufacture a total of about 3,5 million cabinets or around 300,000 kitchens a year.
It’s all down to each and every one of our 4,000 employees, and the room we give them to learn, grow, build, innovate and to be proud of the work they do every day.
Brands: CIE, Commodore, Granarp, Gower, HTH, Intuo, Invita, Magnet, Marbodal, Norema, Sigdal, SuperFront, and uno form
Top Benefits
- Subsidised canteen
- Company discounts
- Retail Trust access
- Flexible holidays
- Wellbeing support
- Virtual GP service
- Employee assistance platform
- Cycle to work scheme
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