Production Operative – Manufacturing / Print / Signage | Colchester | £27,500 (plus increments)
We are recruiting a Production Operative for a busy creative manufacturing environment in Colchester. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in production, fabrication, or signage work who wants to grow within a dynamic design & build / signage business.
What You’ll Do (as a Production Operative)
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Operate machinery, tools, and equipment to fabricate signage, print components, and production parts
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Prepare, cut, laminate, apply finishing, and quality-check items along production lines
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Work across different production stations and learn new processes
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Support the team in ensuring production output meets schedule and quality standards
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Assist with maintenance, stock handling, and workshop cleanliness
Key Details & Compensation
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Salary: £27,500 per year
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Pay increases: +£500 for each additional production station you master
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Shifts (rotating): 06:00 – 14:30 / 13:30 – 22:00 each week
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Location: Colchester
Requirements / Skills Needed
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Previous experience in a Production Operative, Production Technician, Workshop Operative, Fabrication Operative, or Signage Production Operative role (or similar)
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Keen attention to detail and commitment to quality
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Ability to pick up new processes and work across multiple stations
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Comfortable working on shift patterns, early mornings, and evenings
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Good physical fitness and ability to lift and handle materials
What You’ll Get
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Clear progression opportunities as you gain skills at more stations
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Exposure to creative production techniques, signage, print and fabrication
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A supportive team environment in a fast-paced agency setting
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Benefits such as holiday allowance, pension, and career development