Production Operative (Electrical)

Production Operative (Electrical)

Location: Norwich, Norfolk

We are looking for a skilled and motivated individual to join our Production team. This role plays an important part in ensuring our products are assembled efficiently, safely, and to the required quality standards. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver products in line with specifications, production schedules, and customer expectations.

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.

• 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.

• Build positive working relationships and communicate effectively with colleagues, customers, and site personnel while promoting the Company's values and culture.

• Undertake additional duties, appropriate to the role, and collaborate with colleagues to support the continued success of the business.

About you

We welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate:

• The ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics.

• The ability to work effectively to production schedules and deadlines.

• Experience in a similar production, assembly, or electrical role.

• A sound understanding of workplace health and safety practices.

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and prioritise workloads.

• A positive approach to problem-solving and adapting to changing priorities or specifications.

• A commitment to fostering a respectful workplace that values inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities.

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