10/02/2026
Are you looking for a long-term perspective in a successfully growing, profitable company? Then you've come to the right place!
We are growing and are therefore looking for further colleagues to strengthen our team at the earliest possible date as:
Production Operative – Final Assembly at our site in the beautiful Peak District National Park
CARBOLITE makes a significant contribution to technological progress: we are a leading international manufacturer of innovative and reliable high-temperature furnaces and ovens as they are indispensable for production and research facilities as well as quality and analytical laboratories. As part of Verder Scientific, we belong to the German-Dutch technology group Verder, a group of companies with over 2000 employees around the globe.
Due to the continued success and growth of the business, we are delighted to be recruiting for a Production Operative to join a busy, friendly team within our Final Assembly Department. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is keen to learn a new role.
Primary responsibilities:
• Assemble a wide range of Furnaces and Ovens which consists of taking a variety of electrical and mechanical parts and sub-assemblies to produce the products.
• To liaise with in-house personnel as required to resolve build and design issues.
• Correct completion of time sheets ensuring correct routing codes are used and the correct time is booked to the individual codes.
• To have an awareness of deviations in stock levels; overstocks and shortages and discuss with the relevant person.
• Work to set deadlines with strict adherence to Quality principles.
Key skills and qualifications:
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Able to read drawings.
• Able to follow standard working practices.
• Experience in a Manufacturing/Production Environment and electrical knowledge or previous assembly experience would be a distinct advantage but not essential as full training can be given to the right applicant.
What we can offer you:
• Competitive Salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
• 4-day week on an 8-week rotating shift (38 hours per week): Rotates between Monday–Thursday and Tuesday–Friday. Working hours: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• Company Incentive Scheme.
• Generous salary sacrifice pension plan with 7.5% Employer contributions
and with 8 x salary death in service policy.
• 28 days annual leave - plus statutory days.
• Westfield Health Scheme membership and Hospital Treatment Plan.
• Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme – enjoy the stunning beauty of the surrounding area.
• Development and career opportunities.
• Sports & Social events.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to employee assistance programme to help with life’s challenges.
• A Free Lunch on site every week.
• Free fresh fruit.
We are situated next to Hope train station and on a regular bus route from and to Sheffield.
Do you have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a pro-active approach to be part of this highly productive team, working in the heart of the Peak District?
If this is you, then please apply to: -
Carbolite Gero Limited
Parsons Lane, Hope, Hope Valley, S33 6RB, Tel: +44 (0) 1433 620011
[email protected]
www.carbolite.com/company/jobs/
We look forward to receiving your application!