Job Description

Production Operative - Thatcham

Location:

Thatcham, Berkshire

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday, day shifts)

Salary:

Competitive + performance-related bonus

Contract:

Permanent

About Externiture

Externiture is a leading UK designer, manufacturer and installer of public transport infrastructure -- including bus and cycle shelters, bus stop infrastructure and accessories.
With operations in Thatcham and Glasgow, we partner with local authorities, developers, and transport organisations nationwide.

We're proud of our innovative team and our commitment to excellence -- helping us grow by 200% in the past three years. As a People Process and Armed Forces Covenant employer, we're also working towards becoming carbon neutral by 2030.

The Role

We are looking for a

Production Operative

to join our manufacturing team in Thatcham.
You'll play a key role in producing high-quality metal assemblies, supporting the construction of bus and cycle shelters and other transport infrastructure.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with practical experience in manufacturing or metalwork, who takes pride in quality, accuracy and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out

drilling and tapping

of metal assemblies Ensure all work meets

high quality standards

and accuracy requirements Follow

health & safety procedures

and use PPE correctly Collaborate with the production, technical and quality teams Occasionally support

cross-functional improvement projects

and training

About You

Essential:

Experience in a manufacturing or production environment Good working knowledge of

metal assemblies

and

production processes

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality Reliable and able to work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable:

Familiarity with

lean manufacturing principles

Ability to interpret

technical drawings or documentation

What We Offer

Performance-related bonus (paid twice yearly) Company pension (3% employer contribution) Life assurance - 2x annual salary Medicash healthcare plan (covering you and up to 4 children) Health & wellbeing support package Training and development opportunities, including qualification-linked pay increases Generous holiday allowance

Working Hours

Typically between

6am and 6pm, Monday to Friday

, depending on workload and project needs.
Additional hours may be required, with

paid overtime

.

How to Apply

If you're motivated, reliable, and looking to join a growing company where your work makes a visible impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today via Indeed and become part of the Externiture team.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.85 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:

Thatcham RG19: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

Forklift Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Thatcham RG19 (preferred)
Work Location: In person