Factory Operative
Location: Factory-based (Cambridgeshire site)
Hours: Full-Time (Shift pattern: 8:00am – 4:30pm; Monday to Friday)
Salary: Hourly rate (negotiable, dependent on experience)
About the Company
Dixon International Group Limited (DIG) is a long-established family-run manufacturing business specialising in construction and fire safety products, including intumescent seals, acoustic seals, and structural components used in buildings and infrastructure projects.
With decades of industry experience, DIG supplies high-quality products that contribute to fire protection, energy efficiency, and structural performance across the UK and beyond.
Role Overview
As a Factory Operative, you will support the manufacture, assembly, and preparation of specialist construction products within a busy production environment.
This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who is reliable, hardworking, and flexible, with the willingness to work across multiple areas of the factory as required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate machinery and production equipment used in manufacturing rubber, plastic, and fire safety sealing products.
- Assemble, cut, and prepare materials to required specifications.
- Assist in the production of intumescent and acoustic sealing solutions.
- Carry out manual handling duties, including lifting, moving, and packaging products.
- Work across different departments (production, finishing, packing, dispatch) as needed.
- Ensure all products meet required quality standards.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Follow all health and safety procedures.
- Support with stock control and order preparation for dispatch.
- Work effectively as part of a team to meet production targets.
Essential Requirements:
- Reliable and dependable with a strong work ethic.
- Comfortable with manual handling and physical work.
- Punctual with excellent timekeeping.
- Flexible and willing to work across different roles / areas of the factory.
- Positive attitude with a “can do” approach to hard work.
- Ability to follow instructions and adhere to health and safety procedures.
Desirable (Not Essential):
- Forklift truck (FLT) experience or licence.
- Previous manufacturing or factory experience.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Working environment.
- Factory-based role within a manufacturing and production setting.
- Physical work including lifting, standing, and manual tasks.
- Use of PPE and adherence to strict health and safety standards.
Skills and Personal Attributes:
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to learn new processes and machinery.
- Practical, hands-on mindset.
Benefits and Additional Information:
- Family-run business with a supportive working environment.
- Full training provided.
- Development opportunities available for the right candidates.
- 23 days holiday plus statutory entitlement.
- On-site parking available.
- Good transport links to the factory location.
- Stable, full-time position with consistent daytime hours (8:00am – 4:30pm).
Apply today with an up-to-date CV.
