Job Description

The BELL Philosophy
We pride ourselves on our core values of

Customer Experience

,

Better Together, Vision

and

Passion

, which remain central to the way we treat our customers and employees. We endeavour to treat you as a member of our family and believe in promoting and enhancing your career throughout your employment with us.

Bell Lighting is a well-established, rapidly growing manufacturer of high-quality lamps and luminaries.
Established in 1920, Bell Lighting is a leading manufacturer with over 100 years' within the industry.

Role Description
We are looking for an experienced Production operative to assist with all aspects of building bespoke lighting products for our customer base.

Our Production team plays a vital role in assembling, modifying, and wiring bespoke lighting products to customer specifications. Your daily duties will include (but are not limited to):
Assemble and modify lighting units to the required specifications and quality standards.

Perform basic electrical wiring, connection work, and functional testing of assembled units (full training provided).

Operate hand tools and small power tools safely, accurately, and in line with company procedures, to complete production works.

Interpret and follow detailed work instructions, technical drawings, and production documentation.

Assemble BELL-manufactured products and point-of-sale displays, including customer-specified lighting solutions.

Build, test, and maintain test equipment and test racks, ensuring all setups remain fully compliant with electrical safety requirements.

Carry out product rework and adjustments as required to meet quality and performance standards.

Undertake occasional site work across the UK, including the replacement of faulty or damaged light fittings.

Conduct visual & functional quality checks, ensuring products meet standards before leaving build area.

Accurately record production and build data, along with completion details, using basic IT systems.

Maintain a clean, organised and efficient workstation, to support a smooth production flow and safe working environment.

Comply with all health and safety procedures (manual-handling techniques, safe-working practices etc).

Identify and promptly report any potential hazards or quality concerns to the Production Manager.

Perform any additional tasks necessary to support the effective delivery of the above duties, as directed by the Production Manager.

Provide assistance to the Warehouse team when required to support overall operational efficiency.

Key Objectives

As a Quality Control Operative, your key objectives will be:

Complete all works orders, accommodating any urgent requirements Ensure all assembly jobs are completed ready for despatch by their assigned despatch date Ensure all Container shipment products have all applicable photometric, safety and regulatory tests and inspections completed within 5 days of the container being unloaded Ensure all LCL shipment products have all applicable photometric, safety and regulatory tests and inspections completed within 2 days of the shipment being unloaded

Skills & qualifications

We are looking for an experienced Quality Control Operative to join our growing team. Our ideal candidate will have:

To meet the expectations set for this role, you will have:
A basic understanding of electrical wiring or a keen willingness to learn. This includes electronics, electricity and safe working practices, including wiring and testing electrical equipment, plugs and electronic circuits.

High attention to detail, and accuracy in recording information, with a commitment to quality work.

Basic IT skills (data entry, following on-screen work instructions, scanning jobs, etc.)

Ability to read and follow written English instructions, specifically technical diagrams

An ability to work safely within a technical environment, confident using hand and power tools safely

A practical, hands-on attitude with a can-do nature

Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a small team

Basic health & safety knowledge, including safe manual handling

Physically able to lift lighting products (lift up to 20 kg on occasion)

Experience in lighting, electrical assembly, or manufacturing environments

Familiarity with ERP or production systems (e.g. Epicor)

Understanding of workshop safety procedures

Benefits

Company pension 25 days + Statutory holidays per year, with an additional day for each year of service, up to 28 days' Free car parking Fee on-site gym for all employees to use Free Eye test vouchers Annual Family Fun Day
Health Shield scheme after completion of probationary period

Cycle to work scheme after completion of probationary period
Company pension

Salary sacrifice Electric Car Scheme Annual flu vaccinations available
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,985.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free fitness classes Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Paid volunteer time
Ability to commute/relocate:

Normanton WF6 1TL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person