Job title: Production Operative
Reporting to: Production Manager
Working hours: 40 Hours per week, working; Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, including a 15‑minute paid tea break and a 30‑minute unpaid lunch break. And Fridays: 8:00am to 2:00pm, including a 15‑minute paid tea break
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £13.45 per hour
We are looking for a reliable and detail focused individual to join our Production team and play a key role in supporting efficient day‑to‑day operations. The role involves following processes, maintaining quality standards, and contributing to the smooth and safe production of goods in line with production targets.
Who we are: We are an environmentally conscious candle maker with bold ambitions to grow from local hero to household name. Our inclusive, family led culture encourages innovation, creativity, and operational excellence. Located on the stunning North Cornish coast, we foster a community driven workplace built on ethical and sustainable principles and are proud to be B Corp certified.
Responsibilities:
- Work in line with Production Orders and Bills of Materials to ensure accurate output
- Accurately load and feed raw materials into production machinery
- Assemble products efficiently on production lines
- Monitor production processes to ensure quality and accuracy standards are consistently met
- Carry out basic quality checks and testing in line with procedures
- Wrap, label, and pack finished goods to a high standard
- Store raw materials and finished goods correctly within the warehouse
- Use lifting and transportation equipment safely and as instructed to fulfil orders
- Accurately pick and pack goods for dispatch
- Maintain work areas, equipment, and production lines to a high standard
- Ensure production areas are kept clean, tidy, and compliant with hygiene standards
- Identify and report quality issues promptly to the appropriate team member or line manager
- Support other production and operational activities as required by the line manager
We offer:
- 33 days holiday (including public holidays)
- 50% employee discount on all St Eval products
- Cycle to work scheme
- Bupa Dental Insurance
- Employee Pension Scheme
- Death in service insurance
- Employee assistance programme
- Enhanced family leave
- A dynamic and inclusive work environment
- An opportunity to grow with us - we invest in our people's professional development
- Hybrid working
- Team social events
- Volunteering opportunities with our charity partners
How to apply:
If this sounds like your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please share your resume along with a cover letter explaining what attracts you to St Eval and why you are interested in this role to Stacey@st-eval.com.
Closing Date: 5th June 2026.