Manufacturing Operative

We're recruiting Manufacturing Operatives to join a well-established engineering manufacturer. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a background in engineering, manufacturing, machining, metalwork, fabrication, or industrial production who are looking for a long-term career with full training, career progression, and regular pay increases as they develop new skills.

This role is based within a busy engineering environment, producing precision-engineered components. We are particularly interested in applicants who have previous experience working in an engineering or manufacturing setting.

Working Hours

Training Period (First 6-8 Weeks):

• Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 4:00pm
• Friday: 7:00am - 1:00pm

After Training:

• Rotating 12-hour day shifts: 6:00am - 6:00pm
• Working 3 or 4 days per week (Monday to Friday only)

Pay

• £13.30 per hour during initial training
• £14.36 per hour after successfully completing the first level of training (typically within 6-12 months)
• Further opportunities to train on additional machinery and processes, with the potential for further pay increases

Duties Include

• Operating a range of engineering grinding machinery
• Working with CNC crush grinders and Gockel grinding machines
• Loading and unloading materials
• Inspecting finished components and carrying out quality checks
• Following engineering drawings and production procedures where required
• Maintaining high health and safety standards
• Supporting general manufacturing operations
• Manual handling and heavy lifting as part of the role

Some employees may also receive training in cylindrical grinding, which is a more physically demanding role involving lifting and slinging operations. Full training will be provided.

About You

• Previous experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience operating machinery, working with metal components, machining, fabrication, assembly, or production within an engineering business would be highly advantageous.
• Willing to learn new skills and train on specialist machinery.
• Comfortable with manual handling and occasional heavy lifting.
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work as part of a team.
• A forklift licence would be an advantage but is not essential.

If you have experience in engineering, manufacturing, machining, fabrication, metalwork, CNC, or industrial production and are looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with excellent training and career progression, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

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