Production Operative
Posted:
21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As part of our commitment to renewable energy we are expanding our operations in Portadown and seeking a Production Operative to join our growing factory team. If youre passionate about renewable energy and want to make a positive impact on the world this is the role for you!
As a Production Operative you will play a vital role in the manufacturing process of our innovative heat pumps. You will be at the forefront of creating cutting-edge technology that helps homes and businesses reduce their carbon footprint while keeping them warm and cosy. With a strong attention to detail and working within a wider team you will ensure that our heat pumps are produced to the highest quality standards.
What youll do
- Assemble and manufacture heat pumps according to established procedures and guidelines
- Carry out various production tasks including brazing wiring and mechanical assembly
- Perform quality checks to ensure that all units meet our stringent quality standards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering and design to provide feedback on product improvements and optimisation
- Maintain a clean and organised work area following health and safety guidelines
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity
- Contribute to a positive team environment by actively engaging in team meetings and sharing ideas
What youll need
- Prior experience in a production or manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of electrical and mechanical assembly processes
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
- A team player mindset with excellent communication skills
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and evolving environment
Why else youll love it here
- Wondering what the salary for this role is Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters its something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we dont advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesnt apply to Octopus - whats more important to us is finding the right octofit!
- Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn decide and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We won best company to work for in 2022 on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people
Where necessary we sometimes use AI tools to help with parts of our hiring process like reviewing applications or assessing lucky to receive a huge amount of interest so these tools help our recruiters manage that volume not replace them. Ultimately every hiring decision (for example whether to progress your application or not) is always made by a real person in our Talent youd like to know more about how we use your data you can reach out to us via email at emailprotected. Were happy to help!
About Company
Octopus customers pay less: Cheaper than price-cap prices, rewards for using less when the grid is stressed, and smart tariff savings for your home, car or battery