PRODUCTION OPERATIVE

Belden; Mid Suffolk; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading connectivity solutions provider in Mid Suffolk is looking for a manufacturing technician to manage cable extrusion lines. The position offers a salary between £27,500 and £35,000, with night shift allowances, bonuses, and extensive benefits including health insurance and a generous pension plan. Candidates should have experience in fast-paced environments, be GCSE qualified in Maths, English, and Science, and possess basic mechanical abilities. This role supports innovation in a collaborative atmosphere.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance program

Paid time off for volunteer work

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary bonus scheme

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of machine operations and tooling.
• Ability to adhere to health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage production set-up activities and run cable extrusion lines.
• Monitor production lines and ensure quality by inspecting products.
• Maintain and clean tooling to ensure optimal operation.

Skills

Manufacturing processes experience

Health and safety best practices

Teamworking

Basic mechanical abilities

Education

GCSE in Maths, English, and Science (Physics)

Job description

Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you’ll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You’ll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives.

Together, we’ll continue on a journey of innovation, creating a connected world and paving the way for automation. Join us and let’s build the future.

Job Summary

Our Production team works on a rotating three shift pattern of 8 paid hours per day over 5 days a week. At busy times you may be asked to work overtime. In return we offer a salary ranging from £27,500 to £35,000 p.a. depending on levels of experience, with an additional night shift allowance of 10%, a discretionary bonus scheme as well as 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays). You will receive a generous pension scheme, life assurance as well as the chance to take up other generous benefits including Health Insurance, cycle to work scheme, an employee assistance program, paid time off for volunteer work, plus many others. The role reports to the Operations Manager and is located at our UK manufacturing plant in Parham, Suffolk so your own transport is required and there is parking on site.

You will make an impact in the following way:

• Production set‑up activities
• Running of cable extrusion lines
• Constant monitoring of the lines
• Maintaining and cleaning tooling
• Ensure good quality by inspection of finished products

We train our employees on‑the‑job to learn the continuous process of cable extrusion. Once trained, you will become a valuable technician capable of running cable extrusion lines from start to finish.

What you will bring:

• Experience of manufacturing processes and health and safety best practice plus the ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Basic mechanical ability and knowledge of machine operations
• Strong sense of team working
• Educated to GCSE level in Maths, English and Science (Physics) with grades A‑C / 8‑4 or equivalent.

Let’s Write the Next 100 Years Together.

Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. We offer you hybrid and remote work practices where feasible, flexible working hours, a generous pension scheme, cycle to work, health and dental insurance, an employee stock purchase plan, parental leave benefits, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, multiple and frequent training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health and well‑being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.