Bench Operative

Morgan Jones Recruitment; Kemsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% matching pension? unclear

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment is seeking a Bench Operative for a permanent role in Sittingbourne, Kent. You will perform finishing, assembly and workshop operations on sheet metal components, ensuring products meet customer specifications while maintaining a safe and organised workspace.

The ideal candidate has good practical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to read engineering drawings, using hand and power tools safely.

Qualifications

• Hands-on finishing, assembly and workshop operations on sheet metal.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Safe use of hand and power tools.
• Reliable and able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deburring, dressing, drilling, tapping, countersinking, reaming, tube bending, and sawing.
• Assemble sheet metal components using hand and power tools.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality standards.
• Report quality concerns or equipment issues to the Team Leader.
• Complete work to agreed production schedules and targets.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace.
• Support other areas of production when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Practical skills

Attention to detail

Tool safety

Engineering drawings

Teamwork

Reliability

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Workshop machinery

Job description

Bench Operative Location: Sittingbourne, Kent

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Monday–Thursday, 6:00am – 2:15pm

Pay: £12.71 – £14.00 per hour (DOE) plus overtime paid at 1.5x

About the Role

Our Client is a growing UK manufacturing business seeking a reliable and motivated Bench Operative to join their production team in Sittingbourne. This hands‑on role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in quality, and likes being part of a team-focused manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for carrying out finishing, assembly, and workshop operations on sheet metal components, ensuring products meet customer specifications while maintaining a safe and organised workspace.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out deburring, dressing, drilling, tapping, countersinking, reaming, tube bending, and sawing.
• Assemble sheet metal components using hand and power tools.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets required quality standards.
• Report quality concerns or equipment issues to the Team Leader.
• Complete work to agreed production schedules and targets.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace.
• Support other areas of production when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• Good practical skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, organised, and able to work to deadlines.

Desirable

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or sheet metal environment.
• Experience operating workshop machinery.

Benefits

• 4% matching pension after 3 months
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities
• Bi-annual profit share scheme
• Private healthcare after 6 months
• Subsidised gym membership
• Two paid physiotherapy sessions annually
• Additional holiday entitlement with length of service
• Free tea and coffee
• 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturer that values quality, teamwork, and employee development.