393 general operative jobs found

Our Industrial Services team are recruiting 2 x Security Person  Job Details:    Start Date: ASAP (depending on dockyard clearance)  Rate: £14.12ph PAYE, overtime (weekends) £21.18ph PAYE  Duration: Ongoing   Working hours: Mon-Fri, (Apply online only) (Overtime & Weekends available ad hoc)  Location: Plymouth, PL2. Duties: First point of contact to internally man the entrances/gates to the areas which the client operate within the dockyard. May also be required to help out with other General Operative duties and will be trained up as a vehicle banksman  Key Skills:  Personable - polite and approachable as first point of contact for all staff and visitors.  Basic level of computer skills - will be required to use the Data Scope software (training will be provided)  Candidates must have:    CSCS Card – if you dont have this we can help you to obtain one  Benefits:     Weekly pay     PPE Supplied  Local office with a dedicated account manager     With this role,...

Contract: Temporary on going Location: Newhouse Shifts: Monday to Friday (Apply online only) Pay rate: £14.47 per hour We are recruiting a Handyman / General Operative. You will play a key role in preparing, maintaining, and repairing portacabins and event accommodation units used across major events and temporary sites. Key Duties & Responsibilities · Cleaning, washing, and preparing portacabins, welfare units, and other temporary accommodation for event hire. · Carrying out basic repairs such as fixing doors, hinges, minor joinery, replacing locks, patch repairs, and snagging work. · Painting, sealing, and general refurbishment to ensure units meet our client's presentation standards. · Reporting and recording any significant damage. · Supporting the maintenance of tools, equipment, and depot facilities. · Carrying out practical problem-solving when units return damaged or incomplete. · Loading, unloading, and safely moving cabins, materials, and equipment...

General Operative required! Gi Group are looking for a General Operative to join a well-established company on a temporary basis based within the agricultural industry. They are the industry leader, all products are made in their UK site near Andover. We are looking for a candidate with a background in fabrication and hands on skills Hours and pay rate: Monday to Thursday 08.00 - 17.00 Friday 08:00-14:30 Starting from £13 Per Hour Overtime available TemporaryDuties: Manufacturing of products Material Handling Tool Operation & Maintenance Repairs and Replacement Quality checking Previous experience within a manufacturing setting is desirable If you would like more information, please apply, phone the office on (phone number removed) and ask for Chris. Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office. Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in...

Search are currently recruiting for a General Operative for 7 days per week work in Harwich CO12 Start date - Wednesday 18th February 2026 Must have Telehandler & Slinger 12 hours paid on dayshifts 84 hours per week paid 7 days work per week (must be flexible on hours) Tidal/Coastal Work £19 ph CIS Successful applicants must be able to provide work references covering the past 2 years. If interested please contact/ send cv to Daniel Woods (phone number removed) or (url removed) Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

GC Group are delighted to be recruiting for Labourers to join our Client based in Swaffham on a contract basis. Candidates must hold: Valid National Grid Persons (Substation) or National Grid Persons Overhead Lines certification (Essential) Safety Critical Medical Valid tickets relating to role Role information: Working hours between 8am-5pm Monday-Friday PAYE Weekly pay 1 month contract Lodge pay reviewed on a case by case basis If you are interested please apply with your up to date CV or contact a member of the team for more information Charlie Cottingham Email - (url removed) Phone - (phone number removed) Kayleigh Keeling Email - (url removed) Phone - (phone number removed)

We are currently recruiting General Operatives to join a meat manufacturing business operating within a multi-species production environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for reliable and flexible candidates looking to secure ongoing work, receive full training, and develop their careers within food manufacturing. Pay & Benefits £12.21, minimum wage Skill-based pay uplifts available and assessed individually for: Knife handling skills, Supervisory experience, Relevant food manufacturing experience Temp to Perm position (26 weeks) Free on-site parking Site accessible by public transport Full training provided Opportunity to learn new skills and upskill within the business Working Hours Minimum 40 hours per week 5 consecutive working days Weekend working required (Saturday & Sunday) No night shifts Shift lengths may vary depending on production requirements: Some shifts around 6 hours & some shifts up to 10 hours Example shift pattern: Sunday – Thursday Candidates...

Job Title: General Operative – Neath (Temp to Perm) Pay Rate: £13.21 per hour Hours: Monday–Thursday: 08:00–16:30 and Friday: 08:00–15:30   We are recruiting a General Operative for a leading national provider of modular buildings and portable accommodation solutions. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity based in Neath.   The Role You will be responsible for ensuring hire cabins are cleaned, refreshed, and prepared to a high standard, ready to go back out on hire within a 48-hour turnaround. Duties include: Deep cleaning the interior of hire cabins Basic refurbishment tasks such as small fixes, touch-ups, and general upkeep Ensuring cabins meet company presentation standards Working as part of a small team What We’re Looking For Strong focus on cleanliness and attention to detail DIY skills preferred, but full training can be given Reliable, hard-working, and able to work to deadlines Someone who takes pride in delivering quality work What You’ll Get Hourly rate of £13.21 and...

Do you have experience within a production or Manufacturing environment? Do you consider yourself to be proactive and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Newport? DS Smith is an international plastic free packaging provider. The successful applicant will be someone who has previous machine operation experience and good awareness of Health and Safety. Role: Assembly Operative Location: DS Smith Packaging, Fern Close Pen-Y-Fan Industrial Estate, 5 Rush Dr, Newport NP11 3EJ Rate: £13.30ph Contract length: Temp Ongoing Shift Patterns: 40 hours per week, Mon-Thu 11.30am - 10pm (unpaid 30 minute lunch and paid 15 minute AM break) Start: ASAP (within 1 week) Responsibilities: Assembly of cardboard boxes, profiling, glueing, stapling. Reporting to the Shift Team Leader and following their direction as required Setting up and running of machines, adhering to DS Smith processes at all times Ensuring the quality of product produced is to DS Smith standards...

We are recruiting a General Operative with machine operating experience to work in a pharmacy / pharmaceutical production environment. This is a hands-on role supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations. Must have own transport due to location. Shift: Rotating shifts which are Nights - 10pm-6am, Afternoons - 2pm-10pm and mornings 6am-10pm. Key Duties Operate and monitor production machinery Carry out basic machine set-ups and checks Assist with packing, packaging, labelling, and material handling Follow GMP, health & safety, and hygiene procedures Maintain a clean and organised work areaRequirements Previous experience as a general operative preferably with some machinery experience Manufacturing environment is essential Good attention to detail Ability to follow procedures and work on their own or as part of a teamWhat's on Offer Ongoing work with potential for full time employment for the right candidate Training providedApply Now Send your CV and apply online or...

General Operative roles available working PM Shifts for an award winning global document storage company at their brand new site in Rugby (CV23 9LE) with free parking onsite!! It is essential you have your own transport due to poor transport links to site. Hours & Shifts:  Monday to Friday 2pm-10pm (Apply online only)) Pay Rate: £13.02 per hour As General Operative you will be working in an office environment within their warehouse based in Rugby with responsibility for the following: Keying information from documents into the computer to register the document in the system Preparing boxes of documents ready for scanning  Separating sheets, removing staples, separating booklets etc Scanning the documents using various types of scanning machines A target driven operation with tight deadlines We are really keen to hear from applicants with the following skills and experience: General Operative, Administration, Warehouse or Production background ideally but not essential Full...

On behalf of our valued client, WINNER Recruitment are currently looking for 2x CSCS General Operatives to work on a environmental construction project in Bedlington starting on the 17th February 2026.  As a general operative working on this project, your duties will include, but not limited to: Hand excavating inspection pits Moving, putting up and taking down temporary construction fencing Assisting site engineers where needed All applicants for this role must have a valid CSCS Card and their own PPE. For more information call Dylan on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) (option 4)

Do you have experience in operating machinery? Job title: General Operative Location: Haverhill Hourly Rate: up to £13.00ph DOE Contract: Temporary on-going Hours: Monday - Friday Set shift on either earlies (6am-2pm) lates (2pm-10pm) or nights (10pm-6am night premium paid) Sector: Manufacturing An opportunity has arisen for General Operative for our client based in Haverhill, Suffolk As the General Operative your duties will include: * Operate and maintain a variety of machinery including lathes, milling machines, drilling rigs and cutting equipment * Set up, align and calibrate tooling, work‑holders and fixtures for machining components * Assemble machined parts, carry out finishing operations * Monitor machine performance, conduct routine checks, perform basic maintenance, and report issues promptly. An ideal candidate for the General Operative will have: * Familiarity with machining previously. Ideally you will have experience within a similar position. Interviews...

We are seeking Assembly Operatives for a well-established company that has been present in Loughborough for over 50 years.  Come and work as an Assembly Operative for the experts in Point of Sale and Merchandising,working close to Loughborough Town Centre. As an Assembly Operative training is given on assembling plastic components. This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday.  Pay Rate £12.21 to £12.45 ph Shift Pattern 7.45 to 16.30 Monday to Thursday  7.435 to 15.15 Friday   Key Responsibilities Assembling plastic components Reading and following assembly instructions Using basic hand tools Carrying out quality checks Packing finished products ready for dispatch About You Previous experience is assembly, packing or production preferred Good level of English to understand written instructions Strong attention to details Attention to detail and good dexterity Confident using basic hand tools Ability to carry out manual handling and stand for long periods of time...

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...

Our client Working at Cranswick means you'll be part of one of the largest food producers in the UK, but it also means you'll be working for one of the most responsible. We have an industry leading sustainability strategy, , that constantly challenges us to do the right thing. Ultimately to put more back into the environment than we take out. Without the dedication of our people we would not be able to deliver these commitments. It continues to be an incredible journey that we are very proud of. Job Description Cranswick Country Foods in Watton, Norfolk is serious about its quality pork products. Now we're hungry for talented people to join us. It's win win; you achieve your potential, we achieve our ambitious growth plans. If you are successful you will have the opportunity to be taken on with a permanent contract with Cranswick PLC. Job requirements of Food Production Operative: We offer training so previous experience isn't necessary, just a team player mentality with the...

Gate Person  Location: Stoke-on-Trent (ST1) Start Date: 16/02/2026 Duration: Until 27/02/2026 Hours: 45 hours per week Rate: £13 per hour A leading Tier 1 civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking a Gate Person / General Operative to support works on a live construction site in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a site-based role within a major infrastructure environment. You will play a key part in maintaining site security, managing vehicle movements and supporting the wider site team when required. The Role You will be responsible for controlling access to site, ensuring safe vehicle movements and maintaining public and workforce safety. When not operating at the gate, you will support the site team with general operative duties. Key Responsibilities Maintain site security and control all access and egress Manage and direct vehicle movements safely on and off site Guide deliveries and visitors safely around the site Use clear hand signals and communication...

Build Operative Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour (rising to £13.45 in April) Hours: 7:00am - 4:00pm (42.5 hours per week) + one late shift per week Location: East Kilbride About the Role We are looking for a hands‑on Build Operative to support fire resistance testing within a specialist laboratory environment. This role is ideal for candidates from a labouring, joinery, carpentry, fabrication, construction, or workshop background who enjoy practical work, using tools, and following clear instructions. You will be involved in preparing, installing, and dismantling test specimens, setting up equipment, and supporting the safe running of fire resistance tests in line with British and European standards. Full training is provided - no previous fire testing experience required. Key Responsibilities Install and prepare test specimens following clear written instructions Use tools and basic instrumentation to set up testing equipment Support the running of fire resistance tests using...

Build Operative Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour (rising to £13.45 in April) Hours: 7:00am - 4:00pm (42.5 hours per week) + one late shift per week About the Role We are looking for a hands‑on Build Operative to support fire resistance testing within a specialist laboratory environment. This role is ideal for candidates from a labouring, joinery, carpentry, fabrication, construction, or workshop background who enjoy practical work, using tools, and following clear instructions. You will be involved in preparing, installing, and dismantling test specimens, setting up equipment, and supporting the safe running of fire resistance tests in line with British and European standards. Full training is provided - no previous fire testing experience required. Key Responsibilities Install and prepare test specimens following clear written instructions Use tools and basic instrumentation to set up testing equipment Support the running of fire resistance tests using specialist furnace...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a General Operative (Microelectronics / Soldering) on an initial 12 month contract.  This position will specifically require experience with strong soldering experience.  Any prior microelectronics experience would be great, i.e. soldering under a microscope.  You will also need experience working within a manufacturing environment. There are 3 positions working on standard days and 1 position working nights.   Hourly Rate: £24.78ph, after 12 weeks the rate increases to £26.12ph.  Overtime hours (over 37 hours) are at normal hourly rate plus 50% Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Job Spec: The General Operator will be responsible for the carrying out of manufacturing and self-certification tasks within the deployed business, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a General Operative (Microelectronics / Soldering) on an initial 12 month contract.  This position will specifically require experience with strong soldering experience.  Any prior microelectronics experience would be great, i.e. CCA Assembly/PCB Assembly You will also need    Hourly Rate: £24.78ph, after 12 weeks the rate increases to £26.12ph.  Overtime hours (over 37 hours) are at normal hourly rate plus 50% Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Shift: Days  Job Spec: The General Operator will be responsible for the carrying out of manufacturing and self-certification tasks within the deployed business, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives. Carry out detailed standard assembly / manufacturing activities, undertaking all work to requisite...