Production Operative

About the role

ADEY, the market leader in the provision of residential water treatment products for closed loop heating and cooling systems in the UK, is looking for a Production Operative to join the team. Part of the Genuit Groups’ Climate Management Solutions (CMS) business unit, ADEY has ambitious growth plans to continue protecting the world's heating and cooling systems, to have a positive impact on the environment and people's lives.

Closing Date For Application: Tuesday 25/08/2026

Responsibilities

As a Production Operative, you are responsible for the assembly of filters, Sure-stop, Sub-assemblies or Chemical area at the core of the role. You will work in close partnership with the Line leader and other production ops to ensure timely production of products.

• Work in any filter cell usually in a max of 4 people to maximise productivity
• Communicate with other colleagues or line lead if any issues arise
• Understand how all equipment and test machines work; promptly report defective equipment or parts and systems to avoid downtime to line lead or Shift supervisor
• Ensure you are at your workstation at shift start and leave at the shift end at the correct time
• Take allocated break times when required
• Record production numbers, serial numbers if applicable on an hourly basis if required
• Ensure Production Line is cleaned down thoroughly 10min at the end of the shift and at the end of each order if moving to another Line
• To work in any of the production cells, Filter, Sure-stop or Sub assembly or Chemical areas if required
• To be able to do the blending and mixing in the Chemical area
• To achieve the set targets required in the given production areas
• Be required to train and operate in 3 operations out of 4 in the Filter cells
• To load or unload cells / line as instructed by Line lead

Quality

• Be aware of any Quality Alerts
• Report all defects to line lead in order that inventory and quality records are maintained and accurate
• Be accountable for the quality of the product produced and follow quality procedures rigorously
• Suggest ways to improve product quality via ECR’s, or Continuous Improvement suggestions

Health & Safety

• Ensure the prompt reporting of any accidents and near misses to Line lead or Supervisor in line with ADEY policy
• Wear any specified PPE, Hi-Vis, safety shoes or safety glasses when applicable in the production areas
• Adherence to objectives and H&S policy where required
• Ensure that health and safety guidelines are always followed; immediately address safety concerns

Requirements

• Experience in a production / assembly factory desired but not essential
• Planning and organization skills to be able to run and monitor the production line
• Attention to detail to ensure high levels of quality
• The ability to communicate clearly and with your Line lead / Supervisor
• The ability to work under pressure and multitask
• The ability to work in a logical, systematic manner
• The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Benefits

• 23 days holiday
• Pension contribution matched up to 8%
• Life Assurance 3x base salary
• Private health scheme
• Genuit sharesave scheme