Job Description:

Senior Production Operative 

Location: Norwich, Norfolk  

We are seeking an experienced Production professional to join our team in a senior capacity. As well as ensuring the successful assembly and delivery of products to agreed quality, safety, and performance standards, you will act as a technical leader within the department. You will support, coach, and mentor team members, share knowledge and expertise, and help drive continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence across the production function.

What you'll be doing:

• Follow all relevant health, safety, and environmental requirements, including the Health and Safety at Work Act and Company policies.
• Understand and comply with the Company Business Management System, Quality Manual, procedures, and standards relating to production activities.
• Take on the responsibility as mentor and coach for other members of the department.
• Carry out mechanical assembly and electrical wiring of equipment in accordance with work instructions and specifications.
• Verify that issued components and materials match job parts lists.
• Report any issues, discrepancies, errors, or shortages to the Production Management team.
• Prepare completed equipment for dispatch.
• Load and unload vehicles, where required, in line with safe working practices and company procedures.
• Support site-based activities, including installation work across the UK, when required.
• Ensure Health, safety, and environmental compliance

About you: 

We welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate:

• The ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality work with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Experience in a similar senior production, assembly, or electrical role.
• A sound understanding of workplace health and safety practices.
• A customer-focused approach and commitment to delivering excellent service.
• A positive approach to problem-solving and adapting to changing priorities or specifications.
• The ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.

Desirable

• Understanding of control panel manufacture.
• Experience of working on customer or construction sites.
• Experience of continuous improvement methodologies.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Maths, and Science.
• City & Guilds Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Qualification to the current edition of the IET Wiring Regulations. 

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.3 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.  

Our Benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role