Production Operative

Position: Production Operative
Location: Dignity Manufacturing, Hutton Cranswick, Nr Driffield.
Job Type: Full-time, permanent - 40 hours per week, working Monday - Friday 07:00 - 16:30, Friday 07:00 - 11:00
Salary: £29,473.60 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.

At Life Services Group, 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

• £29,473.60 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.
• 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.

Why Life Services Group

Life Services Group exists to help every family in Britain navigate the hardest moments of life. We bring together trusted names across funeral services, crematoria and cemeteries, legal services, direct cremation and wills, including Dignity Funeral Directors, CMG, Simplicity Cremations, Dignity Legal Services and Farewill, so families can get more of the support they need in one place.

Our ambition is to support one in three families across the UK as they plan for, navigate and deal with death. We want to set a new standard for care, service and simplicity across the sector.

Death is part of life, and being there for families when it matters is what we do. That means making difficult moments feel more supported, more straightforward and more human.

We are building a modern group that supports families at every stage, from planning ahead with wills and funeral plans, to arranging a funeral, cremation or burial, and managing probate afterwards. This is a defining moment for our business. With stronger foundations, clearer strategy and real momentum, we can change end-of-life care for the better. We are modernising how we work, investing in our colleagues and technology, and helping more families than any one brand could alone.

Wherever you work in Life Services Group, in one of our local teams, specialist brands or group functions, you'll be part of work with meaningful purpose. You will help families through some of life's hardest and most important moments.

Across all our brands, we want colleagues to grow with us through better training, stronger support, modern tools and clearer opportunities to build skills and confidence. You'll be part of teams who care deeply about what they do, look out for each other and take pride in doing work that matters.

You will also help shape the future of end-of-life care. That means making support simpler, more connected and more human for families, while each brand keeps the identity, expertise and community connection people already know and trust.

If you want a career with meaningful purpose, room to grow with us and the chance to shape the future, find your Life's work.

FCA Statement

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your life looks like, we'd love to hear from you. And if there's anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know.

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We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.