Production Operative

Production Operative / Production Assistant

HBD Jewellery – Sheffield
Pay: £29,120
Hours: 40 hours, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-4.30pm,

About the role

We’re looking for a reliable, hands on Production Assistant to join our jewellery manufacturing team in Sheffield.

You’ll support day to day production, helping with laser cutting, electroplating, finishing and packing customer orders. This is a varied role where you’ll move between tasks depending on what the team needs.

Previous experience in production, manufacturing, assembly, warehouse work or a similar practical role is preferred. No previous jewellery experience is required—full training will be provided.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting with electroplating and jewellery finishing.
• Operating laser-cutting equipment once trained.
• Checking finished items for quality and accuracy.
• Packing orders carefully and preparing them for dispatch.
• Helping with stock, materials and general production tasks.
• Following health and safety procedures, wearing the required PPE and using equipment and chemicals only as trained and authorised.
• Completing required checks and documentation, and reporting hazards or equipment faults.
• Keeping work areas clean, tidy and organised.

About you

• Previous experience in a hands on operative role is preferred.
• Reliable, punctual and willing to learn.
• Good attention to detail and comfortable handling small items.
• Able to follow instructions and work consistently to agreed procedures.
• Happy to move between different tasks and support colleagues.
• Able to work independently once trained and as part of a team.

Working hours

The role is normally Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm.

Occasional weekend working may be required during busy periods or to provide additional cover, with advance notice given.

What we offer

• Full training in relevant production processes and equipment.
• A varied, practical role within a small team.
• The opportunity to develop skills in laser cutting, electroplating and jewellery finishing.

Pay: £29,120.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Application question(s):

• Please describe your experience in production, manufacturing, warehouse work or another hands-on role. What tasks did you carry out, and what tools or machinery did you use? A few sentences is fine.

Work Location: In person