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Are you looking for a hands-on role with a market-leading manufacturer where quality, teamwork and innovation are at the heart of everything we do?
Lorient, part of the global ASSA ABLOY Group, is looking for motivated and enthusiastic Production Operatives to join our team in Newton Abbot. Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or looking to build on your production skills, this is an excellent opportunity to become part of a respected and growing business.
As a Production Operative, you'll play a key role in ensuring customer orders are produced to the highest standards of quality and delivered on time. Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you'll operate production equipment, perform quality checks, and help drive efficiency across our production processes.
No two days are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to work across various production areas while developing your skills and knowledge.
We're seeking individuals who take pride in their work and enjoy being part of a team.
The ideal candidate will have:
✅ Experience within a manufacturing or production environment
✅ Good manual dexterity and practical skills
✅ Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify defects and quality issues
✅ The ability to record and work accurately with numerical data
✅ A positive, proactive, "can-do" attitude
✅ The ability to follow instructions and meet quality standards
✅ Excellent teamwork and communication skills
✅ Energy, enthusiasm and a commitment to delivering great results
At Lorient, you'll be part of a business recognised globally for innovation and quality. We value our people and provide a supportive environment where everyone can contribute and grow.
Established in 1979, Lorient is an internationally recognised market leader in high-performance sealing systems for door assemblies. Our solutions support acoustic performance, fire and smoke containment, thermal efficiency and accessibility across a wide range of building applications.
Our commitment to quality, technical excellence and innovation has earned us an outstanding reputation worldwide. We also operate a dedicated Testing & Technical Centre offering specialist testing and fire door inspection services.
As part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions, you'll be joining a business that opens doors to exciting career opportunities.
We believe our strength comes from our people. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Apply today and become part of a team that's helping to create safer, more sustainable buildings around the world.
We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
Let’s create a safer and more open world – together!
ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions with sales of SEK 150 billion and 63,000 employees. The Group has operations in over 70 countries and sales worldwide. ASSA ABLOY’s innovations enable safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places. Every day, we help billions of people experience a more open world.
We have a feeling of discovery and urge to innovate by working together and telling it like it is, enabling us to be always growing, never boring and leading right. Do you want to be encouraged to act, have responsibilities to grow with and opportunities to explore? Join us!
