Production Operative
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,007 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2026 |
| Location: | Banbury |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Fortress Technology (Europe) Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 260226NMT |
Summary
Responsible for the effective and timely manufacture of Fortress products.
• Mechanical assembly of component parts and assemblies to the agreed technical specification/customer’s order.
• Marking up/drilling stainless steel materials
• Cutting and assembly of sheet wood.
• Maintaining workshop area clean/tidy
• Adhering to Health and Safety polices
• Adapting for changes in priority / resource
• Assembly / build documentation
Personal attributes - the jobholder will need to demonstrate:
• proactivity and initiative (including the ability to anticipate and resolve potential problems and
challenges)
• confidentiality and integrity
• flexibility and the ability to respond well to change and pressure
• ability to build effective relationships within the team
• a personable approach with a good communication skills
• self-motivation and energy
• practical ability: mechanical assembly and preferably welding skills
Specific Skills
• Mechanical Assembly
Working Hours & Benefits
• Working Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 4.45pm
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company Pension (you 5% / Fortress 3%)
• Eyecare scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Fortress Hub – giving employees access to discount vouchers for high street stores, entertainment, holidays, and gym memberships
• Employee Assistance Program, which provides weekly information and webinars, and gives access to confidential, independent and impartial support for all employees
• Training – full induction, and a ongoing training relevant to job role
• Opportunities for career development via a development plan
• Mechanical assembly of component parts and assemblies to the agreed technical specification/customer’s order.
• Marking up/drilling stainless steel materials
• Cutting and assembly of sheet wood.
• Maintaining workshop area clean/tidy
• Adhering to Health and Safety polices
• Adapting for changes in priority / resource
• Assembly / build documentation
Personal attributes - the jobholder will need to demonstrate:
• proactivity and initiative (including the ability to anticipate and resolve potential problems and
challenges)
• confidentiality and integrity
• flexibility and the ability to respond well to change and pressure
• ability to build effective relationships within the team
• a personable approach with a good communication skills
• self-motivation and energy
• practical ability: mechanical assembly and preferably welding skills
Specific Skills
• Mechanical Assembly
Working Hours & Benefits
• Working Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 4.45pm
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company Pension (you 5% / Fortress 3%)
• Eyecare scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Fortress Hub – giving employees access to discount vouchers for high street stores, entertainment, holidays, and gym memberships
• Employee Assistance Program, which provides weekly information and webinars, and gives access to confidential, independent and impartial support for all employees
• Training – full induction, and a ongoing training relevant to job role
• Opportunities for career development via a development plan