Production Operative - Weekend Shift
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Working at SAM Mouldings
SAM Mouldings is the UK’s leading manufacturer of interior and exterior MDF mouldings. We produce skirting, architrave, door linings, windowboard, stair accessories, kitchen mouldings, picture frame mouldings, cladding, fascia and soffit, decorative bargeboard and window components in a variety of finishes including primed and unprimed, fully finished or wrapped in paper, PVC or real wood veneer.
Job Description
Location: Unit 1, 1 Orchard Way
Founded by Sam and Julienne McCrea in 1990, SAM is a family‑run business with sites in Northern Ireland and England. We value teamwork, integrity, respect and loyalty and were the first manufacturing company worldwide to achieve Investors in People Champion status in 2004. SAM Mouldings is an Investors in People Gold accredited organisation since 2017.
About The Role
* Manually setting and feeding machines to standard operating procedures in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
* Following a production schedule to achieve time scales and quality standards.
* Completing all relevant documents accurately.
* Complying with SAM policies and procedures.
* Taking part in meetings, teams and projects as required.
* Carrying out all other duties as required.
To Be Successful You Must
* Communicate in English to understand work instructions and Health & Safety rules.
* Have basic numeracy skills.
Desirable Criteria
* Machine setting experience.
* Previous experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
* Experience following a production schedule.
Why work for SAM Mouldings
* Quarterly Profit Share Bonus (average bonus over the last 3 years has been an additional 15% of salary).
* Total customer satisfaction bonus to a maximum amount of £800 per year – assuming no quality mistakes occur.
* Participants of the Work Well Live Well programme through which we carry out numerous wellbeing initiatives each year.
* Annual team vote for company charity partner and regular team fundraising activities.
* Monthly company value awards, Bright idea awards, holiday treats, service awards, yearly full attendance awards.
* Numerous training opportunities.
* Free money back via Westfield health care scheme (available after 6 months service).
* Hourly rate is clearly linked to a training level.
* Overtime rules apply once the core hours are worked weekly.
* 5.6 weeks holiday with 3 extra loyalty days accrued linked to service.
* Death in service cover £20,000.
* Auto enrolment on Day 1 to the SAM Pension scheme (ER contribution 4%).
Closing Date
Friday 7th November 2025
Contract Type
Full‑time
Salary
From £16.52 Hourly to £17.66 Hourly
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Manufacturing
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