Bench Operative

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% matching pension after 3 months

Private healthcare after 6 months

Bi-annual profit share scheme

Subsidised gym membership

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants is recruiting a Bench Operative in Sittingbourne, Kent. This permanent role involves finishing, assembly and workshop operations on sheet metal components within a team-focused manufacturing environment.

You will perform deburring, drilling, tapping and assembly using hand and power tools, with reading of engineering drawings and adherence to safety procedures. The role suits practical, detail-oriented individuals committed to quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

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

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 instructions.
• Inspect finished work for quality standards.
• Report quality concerns or equipment issues to Team Leader.
• Meet production schedules and targets.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Keep workspace clean and organised.
• Support other areas of production as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Practical skills

Tool use

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

Essential:

• 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.