About Us

Founded in 1964, Arden Dies is the UK's leading die-maker, a family-owned business providing cutting and engraving tools, and software, to the packaging industry. The tooling made here is what cuts out the cardboard boxes and packaging you see and use every day, from the parcel on your doorstep to the box on a supermarket shelf. We've invested heavily in state-of-the-art equipment to stay at the forefront of our field, and we're growing fast.

Our team spans manufacturing sites in the UK, Poland and the USA, plus software offices globally. We're energetic, experienced, and open to new ways of working, guided by our core values of Teamwork, Respect, Innovation and Excellence. This is a great time to join us. Your experience and input will directly shape the business as we grow.

The Role

This is a genuinely hands-on job, producing tooling used right across UK packaging and manufacturing.

We're looking for a General Production Operative to work across departments, learning customer specifications and building practical skills as you go. It's an ideal role for someone self-motivated and hands-on, who takes pride in getting things right first time.

Full training is provided, and there's real scope to progress.

This is a day shift role but includes the oppourtunity to progress onto a shift position, which brings a further increase in hourly pay.

Your day-to-day will include:

Working across different departments to learn customer specifications and production processes

• Carrying out practical, hands-on tasks using hand tools and equipment
• Flagging any delays or issues promptly to the Production Manager
• Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping in your work area
• Helping the team stay on track with deadlines during busy periods

What We're Looking For

A strong team player with good interpersonal and communication skills

• Comfortable working at pace in a manufacturing environment, to tight deadlines
• Practical skills and confidence using hand tools
• Computer literate
• High levels of integrity, autonomy and self-motivation
• Able to multi-task and prioritise a varied workload
• A proactive attitude and willingness to work flexibly across departments

Salary & Benefits

£12.88 to £13.21 per hour (£25,116 to £25,759.50 per year), depending on experience

• Free uniform
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• No weekend work
• Pension scheme
• Onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced sick pay scheme
• Clear pay and progression framework
• Plus a range of additional perks

Ready to build a hands-on career with a growing, global business? We'd love to hear from you, apply today.