Production Operative
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, working Monday - Friday 07:00 - 16:30, Friday 07:00 - 11:00
Location: Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham (On-site)
Salary: £28,308.80 per annum (+ Production Bonus of up to £5,000 per annum)
Fixed Shutdown Holidays: Including Easter week, 2 weeks in August, October half-term, and 1 week at Christmas, plus additional days awarded for long service.
Join Dignity – Where Craftsmanship Meets Compassion
At Dignity, we are dedicated to providing families with exceptional care, professionalism, and respect during life’s most challenging moments. As a key member of our manufacturing team in Driffield, you will play an important role in creating beautifully crafted coffins that uphold the high standards of quality and dignity our clients rely on.
What your day-to-day will look like…
As a Production Operative, you'll support the full coffin manufacturing process—from building and assembling to finishing and quality checking. This is hands-on, skilled work in a respectful and well-managed environment. Your duties will also include:
Manufacturing coffins using wood, lacquers, soft goods, and other materials.
Assembling components and applying finishes such as sanding, staining, or spraying.
Conducting quality checks throughout the process.
Operating tools and machinery safely and efficiently.
Maintaining a clean, safe, and productive working environment.
Supporting continuous improvement and team productivity.
What we’re looking for
This role would suit someone who:
Prior experience working within a manufacturing, woodworking or machinery operation is beneficial but not essential.
Has great attention to detail and takes pride in quality craftsmanship.
CNC trained or certified would be preferable.
Is confident working with tools and machinery (training provided).
Has the physical stamina for hands-on work and standing for extended periods.
Works well in a team and communicates clearly.
Is safety-conscious, reliable, and motivated to do meaningful work.
Why Join Us?
Meaningful Work: Your craftsmanship directly impacts families, providing them with the highest quality products during difficult times.
Career Growth: We offer training and opportunities for advancement within a respected, nationwide organisation.
Supportive Team: Join a team that values respect, collaboration, and mutual support in a safe, well-managed environment.
What we provide to you
£28,308.80 per annum (+ Production Bonus of up to £5,000 per annum)
Fixed Shutdown Holidays: Including Easter week, 2 weeks in August, October half-term, and 1 week at Christmas, plus additional days awarded for long service.
Pension Scheme 4% matched.
Life Assurance X2 annual salary.
Free On-Site Parking.
Access to our internal apprentice & personal development schemes.
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career where you can make a positive impact every day, we want to hear from you!
What are the next steps?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application via the ‘apply’ button, where a member of our Talent Team will review your application.
FCA Statement
Please note that this role is subject to meeting regulatory requirements. As an FCA-regulated organisation, we are committed to adopting the highest standards and we do this by employing individuals with the appropriate skills, experience and integrity to protect both the company and our clients. If you are considered for a role, you will be providing your permission for us to conduct the relevant checks and assessments that will be carried out during the recruitment and onboarding process. The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR).
Please note in accordance with our pre-employment checks, all roles will require a criminal record check and further enhanced checks may apply. Certain roles will be subject to ongoing checks in line with the Group SMCR Framework (Fit & Proper Policy). Further details will be explained to you throughout the recruitment process.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Our Vision is to connect with our clients, colleagues, company, and communities based on our principles whilst celebrating our differences.
We aim to empower leaders and colleagues to seek out and understand new voices and perspectives; to be vocal about inequity and exclusion, and to take decisive, informed, and bold action to promote inclusion and belonging.
Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
