Factory Operative

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; Rochester; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Factory Operative for a manufacturing role in Rochester. Responsibilities include shot-blasting components and ensuring quality checks in a physical environment. Candidates should possess prior manufacturing experience and have a valid driving license. This position offers stability, training opportunities, and the chance to earn more with overtime. Immediate interview availability is required.

Benefits

Quick interview process

Early finish every Friday

Training and development opportunities

Overtime available to increase earnings

Clean, organised workspace

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a physical factory-based role within manufacturing.
• Good level of physical fitness and willingness to carry out manual handling tasks.
• Valid driving licence and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Work in a manufacturing environment as part of a team.
• Shot-blast manufactured components.
• Quality-check your work.
• Assist with additional tasks when required.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing

Manual handling

Attention to detail

Reliability

Flexibility regarding hours

Job description

Factory Operative – Manufacturing

Rochester (must have own transport due to limited public transport routes)

£25,700 per year + regular overtime – opportunity to earn more

40 hours per week – Monday to Thursday 7.30 am – 4.30 pm, Friday 7.30 am – 1.30 pm

Do you have experience working in a physical manufacturing role and are you looking for a new role in a company that offers stability, training and development?

Are you available to interview immediately?

Pearson Whiffin’s Manufacturing, Engineering and Technical team are delighted to work with an excellent employer in Medway to find a Production Operative for their Shotblasting team.

Responsibilities

• Work in a manufacturing environment as part of a team, while also working independently.
• Shot‑blast manufactured components.
• Use hand and power tools.
• Follow technical instructions to complete tasks accurately, record work using touch‑screen systems, and follow processes.
• Quality‑check your work.
• Manual handling to move materials around the factory.
• Assist with additional tasks when required.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a physical factory‑based role within manufacturing.
• Experience working in a relevant field – ideally with metal.
• Good level of physical fitness and willingness to carry out manual handling tasks.
• Positive attitude, good track record of reliability.
• Good attention to detail and willingness to follow instructions closely.
• Flexibility regarding hours worked, with willingness to undertake overtime.
• Valid driving licence and own vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using a shot blaster.
• Prepared metal for painting previously.
• Interest in the automotive sector.

Benefits

• Quick interview process with immediate starts available.
• Early finish every Friday.
• Plenty of training and development opportunities.
• Recession‑proof sector with growth and rewards for hard work.
• Clean, organised workspace focused on safety and efficiency.
• Overtime available to increase earning potential.
• Apply with an up‑to‑date CV for immediate consideration – include full working history with dates.