Role: Production Operative
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with a 15-minute paid tea break, and 30-minute unpaid lunch break, and Fridays, 8:00 am–2:00 pm with a 15-minute paid tea break.
Contract: Permanent
Pay: £13:45 per hour
We are looking for a reliable and detail focused individual to join our Production team and play a key role in supporting efficient day‑to‑day operations. The role involves following processes, maintaining quality standards, and contributing to the smooth and safe production of goods in line with production targets.
Who we are: We are an environmentally conscious candle maker with bold ambitions to grow from local hero to household name. Our inclusive, family‑led culture encourages innovation, creativity, and operational excellence. Located on the stunning North Cornish coast, we foster a community‑driven workplace built on ethical and sustainable principles and are proud to be B Corp certified.
Key responsibilities include:
- Setting up machinery, including programming production cycles, adjusting settings, and feeding raw materials into machinery
- Carrying out routine checks to ensure machinery is operating safely and efficiently
- Identifying and troubleshooting any issues or malfunctions during the working day, escalating to the Team Leader or Production Supervisor where needed
- Working consistently and accurately on the production line, with the flexibility to move between different production areas
- Attending morning huddles with the Production Manager and Team Leader to support communication and planning
General responsibilities:
- Removing and packing finished products
- Ensuring machinery clean‑down is completed in line with established procedures
- Following all health, safety and quality guidelines at all times
What we’re looking for:
- Previous experience within a production or manufacturing environment
- A mechanically sympathetic approach
- Excellent attention to detail
- A strong team player with a positive, reliable attitude
We offer:
· 33 days holiday (including public holidays)
· 50% employee discount on all St Eval products
· Cycle to work scheme
· Bupa Dental Insurance
· Employee Pension Scheme
· Death in service insurance
· Employee assistance programme
· Enhanced family leave
· A dynamic and inclusive work environment
· An opportunity to grow with us - we invest in our people's professional development
· Team social events
· Volunteering opportunities with our charity partners
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
