Job Summary
Real People Solutions (RPS) are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established manufacturer of specialist rubber products, for a Workshop & Production Operative to join their growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career within manufacturing. Full training will be provided across both the Tooling and Millroom departments, giving you exposure to a variety of specialist processes and valuable skills.
Our client manufactures high-quality rubber products for a wide range of industries including automotive, aerospace, medical and industrial manufacturing.
Their expertise includes:
- Custom rubber moulding
- Rubber extrusion
- Rubber-to-metal bonding
- Bespoke rubber components, seals, gaskets and O-rings
The Role
This is a varied, hands-on position where you will be trained to support both the Tooling and Millroom departments. You will play a key role in ensuring materials are prepared correctly, tooling is maintained and production runs efficiently.
Duties
Tooling Duties:
- Assemble, fit and maintain rubber mould tools
- Support production by ensuring tooling operates efficiently and safely
- Carry out tooling adjustments and minor repairs
- Troubleshoot tooling issues affecting production or quality
- Work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime
- Assist with handling and moving mould tools
Millroom Duties:
- Receive and check incoming materials and deliveries
- Book stock onto internal systems
- Generate job sheets, barcodes and production paperwork
- Weigh, mix, cut and prepare rubber and sponge materials
- Operate mill and rolling machinery following training
- Prepare materials to specification for production teams
What We're Looking For
- A practical and hands-on individual
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Good attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a physical manufacturing environment
- Reliable and committed to long-term employment
- Able to work across both departments as required
- Full UK driving licence and own transport essential due to site locations
Desirable:
- Forklift licence
- Previous manufacturing, engineering, warehouse or production experience
Training & Development
Full structured training will be provided across both departments, working alongside experienced team members. This role offers the opportunity to learn specialist manufacturing skills and develop within a stable and growing business.
What's On Offer
- Full training provided
- Temp-to-perm opportunity
- Competitive hourly rate
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Long-term career prospects
- Opportunity to develop specialist manufacturing and tooling skills
Apply Today
If you're looking for a varied, hands-on role with full training and long-term career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £13.50-£14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have access to your own vehicle and a valid driving licence to travel between the Nyewood and Fareham sites?
- Are you comfortable working in a hands-on, physical manufacturing environment, including lifting, moving materials, and being on your feet for extended periods?
Work Location: In person
