Job Role - Factory Operative

Factory operatives play a crucial role in the manufacturing industry by operating machinery and equipment, assembling products, and performing other tasks to ensure that products are produced efficiently and to a high standard. They work in a variety of industries, such as food and beverage, automotive, and electronics, and they often work as part of a team to meet production goals and deadlines.

What is a Factory Operative?

A Factory Operative is a worker who specializes in operating machinery and equipment, assembling products, and performing other tasks in a manufacturing setting. They work in a variety of industries, such as food and drinks, automotive, and electronics, and they often work as part of a team to meet production goals and deadlines. They are responsible for ensuring that products are produced efficiently and to a high standard.

Who does a Factory Operative work with?

Factory operatives often work alongside other factory workers, such as assembly workers, machine operators, and supervisors. They also work closely with other Manufacturing Team Members to ensure that the project is finished on time and to a high standard. As well as other allied industry workers such as warehouse workers, Forklift operators and They may also work with engineers, designers and customer service representatives to understand the design and specifications of the project and to solve any issues that may arise.

What does a Factory Operative do?

A Factory Operative's main responsibility is to operate machinery and equipment, assemble products, and perform other tasks to ensure that products are produced efficiently and to a high standard. This may include:

• Operating and maintaining machinery and equipment
• Assembling products using hand tools and equipment
• Inspecting and testing products to ensure that they meet specifications and requirements

What does a Factory Operative do daily?

A Factory Operative's daily tasks can range depending on the specific industry that factory is in and what it produces, for example a factory worker in the toy making business is likely to oversee machinery and assemble parts produced by the machines.

A factory operatives main daily duties may include:

• Operating and maintaining machinery and equipment in a production/ factory environment
• Collaborating with other team members to meet production goals and deadlines
• Keeping the work area clean and safe, adhering to safety regulations and guidelines at all times

In a Factory Operative job description, it will discuss the role and any further requirements to get the job, see below.

Factory Operative Job Description

An example of a job description for a Factory Operative.

Job Role:

• Operating and maintaining factory machinery and equipment
• Assembling products using hand tools and equipment
• Inspecting and testing products to ensure that they meet specifications and requirements of each product line
• Packaging and labelling products for shipment or overseeing packaging machinery
• Collaborating with other team members to meet production goals and deadlines
• Following and advocating safety procedures and regulations

Requirements:

• previous knowledge of factory production lines e.g. basic Engineering experience, quality control experience etc
• experience in this type of factory operative job role preferably in our industry e.g. minimum 2 years
• knowledge of the machinery, tools, equipment, and materials used in production a plus
• to be friendly and approachable with a good attention to detail
• demonstrable skills with time management and task management

Avg Salary:

£22,139

Low: £19,760

High: £27,456

If you're interested in becoming a factory operative, it's important to note that this job may require a certain level of physical stamina as it may involve repetitive motions and standing for long periods of time. Also, it may require attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions and procedures. Some employers may require factory operatives to have completed an apprenticeship or vocational training, or to have a certain amount of experience. Additionally, it's important to have good knowledge of the industry specific regulations and safety guidelines.