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Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, working Monday - Friday 07:00 - 16:30, Friday 07:00 - 11:00
Location: Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham (On-site)
Salary: £28,308.80 per annum (+ Production Bonus of up to £5,000 per annum)
Fixed Shutdown Holidays: Including Easter week, 2 weeks in August, October half-term, and 1 week at Christmas, plus additional days awarded for long service.
Join Dignity - Where Craftsmanship Meets Compassion
At Dignity, we are dedicated to providing families with exceptional care, professionalism, and respect during life’s most challenging moments. As a key member of our manufacturing team in Driffield, you will play an important role in creating beautifully crafted coffins that uphold the high standards of quality and dignity our clients rely on.
What Your Day-to-day Will Look Like…
As a Production Operative, you'll support the full coffin manufacturing process—from building and assembling to finishing and quality checking. This is hands-on, skilled work in a respectful and well-managed environment. Your duties will also include:
* Manufacturing coffins using wood, lacquers, soft goods, and other materials.
* Assembling components and applying finishes such as sanding, staining, or spraying.
* Conducting quality checks throughout the process.
* Operating tools and machinery safely and efficiently.
* Maintaining a clean, safe, and productive working environment.
* Supporting continuous improvement and team productivity.
What We’re Looking For
This role would suit someone who:
* Prior experience working within a manufacturing, woodworking or machinery operation is beneficial but not essential.
* Has great attention to detail and takes pride in quality craftsmanship.
* CNC trained or certified would be preferable.
* Is confident working with tools and machinery (training provided).
* Has the physical stamina for hands-on work and standing for extended periods.
* Works well in a team and communicates clearly.
* Is safety-conscious, reliable, and motivated to do meaningful work.
Why Join Us?
* Meaningful Work: Your craftsmanship directly impacts families, providing them with the highest quality products during difficult times.
* Career Growth: We offer training and opportunities for advancement within a respected, nationwide organisation.
* Supportive Team: Join a team that values respect, collaboration, and mutual support in a safe, well-managed environment.
What We Provide To You
* £28,308.80 per annum (+ Production Bonus of up to £5,000 per annum)
* Fixed Shutdown Holidays: Including Easter week, 2 weeks in August, October half-term, and 1 week at Christmas, plus additional days awarded for long service.
* Pension Scheme 4% matched.
* Life Assurance X2 annual salary.
* Free On-Site Parking.
* Access to our internal apprentice & personal development schemes.
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career where you can make a positive impact every day, we want to hear from you!
What are the next steps?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application via the ‘apply’ button, where a member of our Talent Team will review your application.
About Us
We are Dignity, one of the UK’s oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches, and 46 crematoria. From launching the UK’s first funeral plan to helping shape modern regulation, we have led the way in supporting families with care, compassion, and professionalism.
Now we are building the UK’s leading end of life company. As part of the Dignity Group, we also operate Farewill, the country’s largest will writer and one of the UK’s top probate providers, giving families support not just at the funeral, but before and after as well.
Today we are over 4,000 people across the UK, all driven by the same goal: to care for families with compassion and make the UK a world leader in end of life care. Here to help, whenever you need.
FCA Statement
We’re regulated by the FCA, so some roles may be subject to background checks
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your life looks like, we’d love to hear from you. And if there’s anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know.
Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
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