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Factory Operative - Coalville


Company : Vistry Group PLC


Location : Coalville, Leicestershire


Created : 2026-01-11


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Factory Operative - CoalvilleJob Type: Full timeIn a NutshellWe have an exciting opportunity for Factory Operatives to join us at Vistry Works' new East Midlands Factory in Coalville, Leicester. This is more than just a jobits a chance to build a long-term career in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment with fantastic training and progression opportunities.We offer a competitive hourly rate ranging from 13.02 to 14.91, depending on experience and the training you undertake. With structured development pathways, youll have the opportunity to gain new skills, increase your earnings, and even progress into supervisory roles. We have vacancies available for both morning (6am-2pm) and afternoon (2pm-10pm) shifts.As a Factory operative, youll be part of a skilled team in our Timber Frame Factory, producing engineered roof trusses for housebuilding in line with production schedules. Youll rotate across various workstations, gaining valuable experience in handling timber from delivery to finished product.If you're looking for a hands-on role with excellent career growth potential, wed love to hear from you!We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but were also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.Lets cut to the chase, whats in it for youCompetitive hourly rate from 13.02 - 14.91 depending on experience and training undertakenAdditional monthly productivity bonus up to 12.5%Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employeesUp to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service2 Volunteering days per annumPrivate medical insurance, with employee paid coverEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leaveCompetitive pension scheme through salary sacrificeLife assurance at 4 x your annual salaryShare save and share incentive schemesEmployee rewards portal with many more benefits...In return, what we would like from youBehave in line with our company values Integrity, Caring and QualityPrevious experience working within a timber frame business or a carpentry background is highly desirableNo formal qualifications are necessary; however, a flexible approach and a willingness to learn and work within any stage of the production line is essentialYou may have already worked in a production environment, achieving production deadlines and working to robust targetsYou have an ability to work under your own initiative and take instruction from your Supervisor to complete all reasonable tasks as requiredIdeally, you will have previous manufacturing experience and are comfortable working within a factory environment, preferably with experience in the timber frame industryYou will be competent with pneumatic hand tooling, using a tape measure and all manual handlingYou will be comfortable working as part of a larger team and will always be willing to support others where requiredYou will have excellent attention to detail, ensuring that all panels are produced to the quality required to be delivered to our sites to be erectedMore about the Factory Operative roleYou will be working on a semi-automated manufacturing line, producing engineered roof trusses, spandrel panels and gable ladders.You will have the opportunity to rotate around workstations, gaining new knowledge and skills; this will involve cutting materials, pressing roof trusses, manufacturing panels and gable ladders, and preparing finished product ready for transportationYou will have a natural focus on Health and Safety within the factory environment, and a focus on working within the procedures set out in our Health and Safety policyFinally, lets tell you a bit more about usWe build more than homes, were making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and youll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, were a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.Join us in making Vistry.#LI-WS1