34 general operative jobs found

General Operative Leicestershire, LE9 £12.31 Per Hour   We are recruiting for our client based near Desford, Leicestershire, LE9. Working in a stores/warehouse environment you will pressure cleaning tanks and buckets, emptying tanks as well as stacking and moving goods within the stores and other general labouring jobs as required. You will need to be physically fit due to the manual nature of the role.   Days/Hours of Work Monday – Friday 07:30am – 15:30pm   Rate of Pay  £12.31 Per Hour – Rising to £12.81 Per Hou0r from April 1st 2026   The Role Emptying water tanks Cleaning water tanks and buckets used by engineers Stacking and moving products in the stores  About You Due to the location you will need to have your own transport Physically fit to carry out the manual duties of the role Experience in similar stores/warehouse environment Experience in a manual role Able to take instruction Reliable and keen to learn and work hard  Benefits Amazing deals exclusively...

Salary: £12.21 p/h Hours: Various Shifts available Contract: Temp to Perm Position Generation People is currently hiring for and working with several well-established companies based in Chesterfield, and due to this we are looking for a number of General operators and assemblers for various clients in and around Chesterfield. We are looking for someone who can work in a sometimes fast-paced environment and can produce a high standard of work, as our clients works in various sectors. Daily Duties for General Operatives include: * Assembly of products to bespoke designs and client specifications. * Working on the bench and/or operating various machinery * Quality checking own work * Operating various hand tools * Assisting with packing and despatch of completed products ready for delivery. * Adhering to health and safety procedures * Maintaining a clean workstation and production floor. * Any other associated duties within this role Candidate...

Production & Manufacturing Operative – Immediate Starts Location: Rochdale Pay Rate: £12.24 per hour  Hours: Monday – Friday (Rotating Shifts) 6:00am – 2:00pm 2:00pm – 10:00pm Occasional 8:00am – 5:00pm shifts available  Contract: Temporary to Permanent About the Role We’re currently recruiting Production & Manufacturing Operatives to join a busy manufacturing team in Rochdale. This is a hands-on role where you’ll support the production process, helping to assemble, prepare, and finish products to high quality standards. This opportunity offers immediate starts, a clean working environment, and the chance to secure a permanent role. Key Responsibilities Assemble and bond components as part of the manufacturing process Prepare materials including sanding, finishing, and quality checking Support production lines and build teams to meet daily output targets Carry out general factory and manufacturing duties Follow health & safety and quality procedures at all...

Production & Manufacturing Operative – Immediate Starts Location: Rochdale Pay Rate: £12.24 per hour  Hours: Monday – Friday (Rotating Shifts) 6:00am – 2:00pm 2:00pm – 10:00pm Occasional 8:00am – 5:00pm shifts available  Contract: Temporary to Permanent About the Role We’re currently recruiting Production & Manufacturing Operatives to join a busy manufacturing team in Rochdale. This is a hands-on role where you’ll support the production process, helping to assemble, prepare, and finish products to high quality standards. This opportunity offers immediate starts, a clean working environment, and the chance to secure a permanent role. Key Responsibilities Assemble and bond components as part of the manufacturing process Prepare materials including sanding, finishing, and quality checking Support production lines and build teams to meet daily output targets Carry out general factory and manufacturing duties Follow health & safety and quality procedures at all...

The Best Connection are currently recruiting for a Semi-Multi Skilled Maintenance Operative to support the engineering team within a hospital for a short-term assignment. This role will involve working closely with the Lead Electrical Engineer and assisting with a variety of general maintenance tasks across the hospital site. Location: Bishop Stortford Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Pay Rate: £19 an hour This is a hands-on role that requires flexibility, a proactive approach, and the ability to support with a range of maintenance duties in a busy healthcare environment. Key Responsibilities Carrying out basic patch painting and ad-hoc repairs Replacing ceiling tiles and completing general maintenance tasks Assisting with minor plumbing works (e.g. replacing taps) Escorting contractors around site when required Responding to helpline maintenance calls across the hospital Supporting with reactive issues such as unblocking toilets Working collaboratively alongside the...

Wolviston Management Services are currently supporting a growing engineering and fabrication business in Teesside with the appointment of a CAD Operative. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with basic CAD experience who is looking to develop their skills within a busy steel or fabrication environment. The role focuses on producing simple 2D drawings, supporting the wider engineering and production teams. This position would suit someone who is detail-focused, methodical and keen to build experience within the steel or manufacturing sector.   The Role As a CAD Operative, you will support the engineering and production teams by creating and replicating CAD drawings used for manufacturing processes. Working closely with internal teams, you will ensure drawings are produced accurately and efficiently to support workshop operations.   Key Responsibilities Produce and replicate 2D CAD drawings and flat patterns from existing designs or instructions Convert existing...

Job Description: Orbital Recruitment are recruiting Plant Operatives to join a busy manufacturing facility in the Derby area. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an industrial environment with automatic welding machines, assisting with the finishing of small flanges and minor weld defects. The role may also include spray painting of pipes and components as part of the production process. Immediate Starts Available Key Responsibilities * Support automated welding machines and associated equipment * Load and unload components * Assist with basic machine operation and monitoring * Inspect small components and report defects * Carry out spray painting of pipes and parts as required * Maintain health & safety standards * General plant and production duties Candidate Requirements * Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or welding environments preferred * Reliable, punctual, and hardworking * Comfortable in an industrial setting * Team player with a...

ENGINEERING OPERATIVE NOTTINGHAM TEMPORARY TO PERMANENT EVENING SHIFTS £12.50PH Engineering Operative required immediately for a company based in Nottingham. The role will involve using a wide range of hand and power tools to carry out assembly in their workshop. The shifts for this role are 12:30pm – 10:00pm Monday – Friday. The role will involve: • Assembling brackets and mechanical parts • Using a variety of hand and power tools • Being trained to use manufacturing machinery • Working from drawings and instructions • General workshop duties The successful candidate will have the following attributes: • The ability to a variety of hand and power tools • Experience following instructions If you are interested in this position, apply now! Rose 360 are acting as an Employment business in relation to this vacancy

Stores Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week £14.61 per hour PAYE + 15% shift allowance Overtime 175% per hour (Overtime may be available at the discretion of the shift supervisors) 6 month rolling contract Principal Accountabilities As a runner, you will act as a general assistant, working under the direction of the shift supervisor's and other production staff to undertake whatever basic tasks are required to ensure the smooth running of the production process within the Bogie Service Centre. ***Requirement of the role - Experience using a FLT and has or previously had a license Knowledge & Experience Punctuality is a must. Act immediately on instruction and complete tasks in a safe but timely manner. Good communication skills. A keen eye for detail.Siemens supports applications from a diverse talent pool. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to enable you to participate in the...

Production & Manufacturing Operative- Immediate Starts! Location: Rochdale Pay Rate: £12.24 per hour Hours: Monday–Friday, rotating shifts (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm) Occasional 8am – 5pm shifts may be available. Contract: Temp to Perm Role Summary This is a hands-on production role within a manufacturing environment. You will support daily production operations, ensuring products are assembled, prepared, and finished to required quality and safety standards. Key Duties Assemble and bond components as part of the production process Prepare materials, including sanding and finishing to specification Support production lines and build teams to meet output targets Carry out general manufacturing and factory duties Follow health & safety, quality, and work instructions at all times Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient work area Skills & Experience Required Previous experience in production, manufacturing, factory, hands on or assembly roles Ability to work in a...

Afternoon Assembly Operative Rugby (Central Park) (Apply online only) Mon - Fri £14.22 p/hour (£12.50 + £1.72 shift allowance) Full Time - Temp to Perm URGENT - STARTING ASAP We are recruiting for several experienced assembly operatives to work a light, delicate role with our client who supply the aerospace and defence sector. It's a full time, temp to perm role where you'll be chemically coating small products using brushes, operating a screen printer, and performing general quality inspection. This will be working within a clean room environment so expect to be wearing masks, gowns, gloves etc. If you have a BTEC in engineering (not CIVIL) or have some limited assembly experience but feel that you are open to learning and have a great eye for detail then you this could be the role for you. This role offers you : £14.22 p/hour ( inc shift allowance) 37.5 hours paid per week. Weekly pay via SolviT Recruitment. Excellent facilities. Long term work. The chance to build a...

Our client are a small engineering firm who are looking to recruit a semi skilled fitter to join the team. 2 shifts are available either a 6am or 7am start. For a 6am shift the hours are 6-3 Monday – Thursday and 6-11 Friday. * To fully assemble and construct a complete assembly as per drawings. * Monitor the build of the components assembly and ensure all parts are fit for purpose. * Ensuring that all components used in the manufacture of the products are in line, straight, by using the correct and associated jigs and tools. * Continuously assessing the assemblies for quality and ensuring that all areas of the construction, meet the agreed specification and conformance requirements. * Capable of reading and understanding of general arrangement and detailed engineering drawings. * Reporting of all non-conforming parts/parts of poor quality to the supervisor. * Ensure that all work undertaken is fully understood before commencing the final assembly of components. *...

TeamJobs are seeking experienced and skilled CNC Grinder to join our client's team in Yeovil. The successful candidates will be responsible for the grinding of aerospace components in strict accordance with manufacturing instructions, specifications, and regulatory requirements. Location: Yeovil, Somerset Pay Rate for Swing Shift: £22.41 p/h/ £22.84 after 12 weeks Working hours: Week 1 - Monday to Thursday (07:00 to 15:30) & Friday (07:00 to 13:00) Week 2 - Monday to Thursday (15:30 to 00:00) Pay Rate for Night Shift: £18.99 p/h rising to £28.49 once you move to the night shift, Working hours: ***To begin with you will be working on a Day shift for the first month whilst you're training and you will then move to the night shift ***Training Hours Monday to Friday 7am until 3.30pm.*** Night Shift Hours: Hours - 34.5 hours per week Sun (22:00) - Mon (07:00) (8.5 hours) Mon - Thur (00:00 - 07:00) (6.5 hours per day) Key Responsibilities: Internal/External...

Civils Operatives Highways Various Locations Long term works £180 - £220/day dependent on Experience & Certification £230 - £285/night dependent on Experience & Certification We are seeking a number of Civils Operatives to support civils and asphalt works across highways, reinstatement, and general streetworks environments. The role combines hands‑on site duties, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient delivery of works on both day and night shifts. Shift patterns may vary depending on programme requirements, weather conditions, and client needs. Key Responsibilities for Civils Operatives Join civils and asphalt teams with reinstatement, excavation, backfilling, and surfacing tasks. Assist with site preparation, including signing, lighting and guarding in accordance with NRSWA requirements. Carry out manual handling, loading/unloading, and general labouring duties as required. Ensure all works are completed safely, efficiently, and to specification. Work...

The role holder will require knowledge and experience of naval and / or commercial ship outfit systems with the experience to support system and spatial integration issues with other disciplines. Outfit includes the design or operation of:- • Deck coverings, Coatings, Insulation & Linings • Accommodation and Wet Spaces • Medical • Ship’s Access & Escape (i.e. doors, hatches, ladders. etc.) • Evacuation & Lifesaving • Removal routes • Commissariat, Galley & Laundry • Offices, Stores (incl. refrigerated) & Workshops • Human Factors awareness • Damage Control & Portable Firefighting • Equipment Procurement Packs • Rule sets: Def. Standards, Lloyds, Naval Rules • Compartment and Product Safety Key Accountabilities • Produce Layout Drawings for Outfit compartments for review by stakeholders and to allow Stage 2 to correctly model these spaces. • Update Windchill PLM with mature parts, systems, occurrences and compartment...

Job title Assemblers (Cable Assembly) all training provided. February Start. Location Bicester, Oxfordshire Pay rates £13.24 per hour - days (first 37.5 hours per week) £19.86 per hour - midweek overtime Working hours Monday to Thursday: 08:15 - 17:00 Friday: 08:15 - 12:45 Hours per week 37.5 hours basic, with overtime and weekend work available Contract duration 3-6 months initially, highly likely to be extended Start date ASAP Likely start dates * 12 January * 19 January * 26 January Client overview The client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing business specialising in high-performance connectivity solutions. They are performing strongly and are now recruiting additional staff to support a brand new project. Operating in a technically demanding, high-mix, low-volume environment, they design, assemble and manufacture specialist cable systems and components used across transportation, communications and industrial sectors. The business supports critical...

Job title Assemblers (Cable Assembly) all training provided. February Start. Location Bicester, Oxfordshire Pay rates £13.24 per hour - days (first 37.5 hours per week) £19.86 per hour - midweek overtime Working hours Monday to Thursday: 08:15 - 17:00 Friday: 08:15 - 12:45 Hours per week 37.5 hours basic, with overtime and weekend work available Contract duration 3-6 months initially, highly likely to be extended Start date ASAP Likely start dates * 12 January * 19 January * 26 January Client overview The client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing business specialising in high-performance connectivity solutions. They are performing strongly and are now recruiting additional staff to support a brand new project. Operating in a technically demanding, high-mix, low-volume environment, they design, assemble and manufacture specialist cable systems and components used across transportation, communications and industrial sectors. The business supports critical...

NES Fircroft is supporting a global science-led manufacturing business operating in the Agri-science and specialty chemicals space, known for translating cutting-edge research into large-scale, real-world production. This is a highly technical environment where chemistry directly impacts global supply chains and product performance. They’re now looking for an experienced Process Chemist to join their R&D / Process Development function and play a key role in developing, optimising, and supporting manufacturing processes from lab through to scale-up and production. This will be an initial 12 month contract, with potential for extensions. Mon-Fri at the Grangemouth Manufacturing Centre. 36hrs per week, 7.2 hour per day.  What You’ll Do Process Development & Optimisation Lead laboratory programmes to develop and improve chemical manufacturing processes, ensuring they meet agreed targetsTechnical Expertise:  Provide expert process chemistry knowledge to Process...

To lead and execute complex capital projects within a high-care food manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure upgrades, including ETP upgrade, , road junction improvements, general building works, and preparing facilities for advanced machinery installations while ensuring strict adherence to CDM 2015 regulations.    Key Responsibilities Site & Infrastructure Management: Oversee construction and civil works, including junction improvements and the operation/upgrade. Machinery Installation: Lead pre-installation site preparation, including electrical and mechanical utility connections, to ensure seamless integration of line. CDM Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for Construction Design and Management (CDM) and to prepare all the necessary paperwork for legal compliance, ensuring all site operations, RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements), and permit-to-work systems comply with legal safety...

My client is currently looking for several Assembly Operatives to join an innovative, established business on a temporary ongoing basis, based in Sunderland. You will be required to work a rotating shift pattern, you must be available to work both shifts. You must have previous electrical and mechanical assembly experience to be considered for this position. Morning shift - * Monday to Friday 07:00 until 15:00 £14.35 per hour Afternoon shift - * Monday to Friday 15:00 until 23:00 £14.60 per hour Requirements - * Wiring * Use of hand and power tools * Working to targets * Assembling various size water pumps * Ability to read engineering drawings * PCB assembling * Attention to detail * Following instructions * Ability to work to deadlines and timescales * Quality assurance Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all...