Manufacturing Operative

Jonathan Lee Recruitment · Coventry, West Midlands

Manufacturing Operative at Jonathan Lee Recruitment, based in Coventry, West Midlands. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Coventry, West Midlands
Contract
Permanent
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
1 Sep 2026
Sector
Assembly

Reference https://www.jonlee.co.uk/job/72019-new-process-operator-2-shifts-coventry-west-m

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Manufacturing Operative 

Coventry | Full-Time | Immediate Starts Available

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Operative looking for your next opportunity?

We are recruiting for a Manufacturing Operative to join a leading advanced manufacturing business in Coventry. With over 90 years of innovation and expertise, the company produces lightweight, high-performance composite products used across the defence, aerospace, transport, medical and energy sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a clean, modern manufacturing environment where you’ll receive training, develop new skills, and play a key role in producing quality components used in real-world applications.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Manufacturing Operative you’ll be involved in a variety of hands-on manufacturing and production activities, including:

  • Preparing and handling raw materials for production
  • Loading materials, tooling and components into specialist machinery
  • Operating presses, ovens and manufacturing equipment
  • Carrying out assembly and finishing work on completed products
  • Packing, labelling and preparing products for dispatch
  • Conducting visual quality inspections and checks
  • Accurately completing production paperwork and records
  • Following health & safety and quality procedures at all times

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from candidates with experience in:

  • Manufacturing, production, assembly or factory environments
  • Production line work or machine operation
  • Quality inspection or quality-focused manufacturing roles
  • Warehouse, packing or dispatch operations
  • Following work instructions and operating procedures
  • Working as part of a team to meet production targets

You don’t need composite manufacturing experience as full training can be provided. Candidates from automotive, food production, FMCG, engineering, packaging, warehousing, plastics, metalwork, assembly and general manufacturing backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Key Skills

  • Manufacturing Operative
  • Production Operative
  • Assembly Operative
  • Machine Operator
  • Factory Worker
  • Production Technician
  • Quality Inspection
  • Production Line Experience
  • Warehouse & Dispatch
  • Health & Safety Awareness
  • Team Player
  • Attention to Detail

Why Apply?

  • Join a well-established and growing manufacturer
  • Modern production facility in Coventry
  • Full training and development opportunities
  • Stable, long-term employment
  • Opportunity to work on products supporting critical industries
  • Supportive team environment with genuine career progression

Apply Today

If you’re looking for a new challenge and have experience within manufacturing, production, assembly, machine operation or factory work, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your manufacturing career.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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Reference: https://www.jonlee.co.uk/job/72019-new-process-operator-2-shifts-coventry-west-m · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 1 Sep 2026 · Listed via Jonathan Lee Recruitment

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