Factory Operative

HR GO Recruitment; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking General Operatives for a hands-on role in Sandwich, UK. Earn £12.71 per hour in a Monday-to-Friday shift (06:00–16:00). This temporary ongoing position requires reliable attendance and a proactive approach to safety in a factory environment.

Training is provided, and you will join a busy production team, contributing to daily tasks and ensuring quality and efficiency on the line.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual with good communication skills.
• Basic numeracy (mm/cm/metres) and ability to follow instructions.
• Careful approach to safety and quality.
• Factory/manufacturing experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day production tasks as directed by the supervisor.
• Move and prepare materials safely using handling aids.
• Measure and prepare components to specified dimensions.
• Assist with assembly and general production activities within training.
• Check measurements and report defects or uncertainties to the supervisor.
• Keep work areas clean, tidy and safe with proper storage.
• Follow all health & safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Only use tools/equipment after training and authorization.
• Work as part of a team to deliver safe, accurate production.

Skills

Reliable and punctual

Good communication skills

Basic numeracy

Follow instructions

Safety-conscious

Factory/manufacturing experience

Job description

- Temporary (Mon-Fri 06:00-16:00) - Sandwich

Pay: £12.71 per hour

We're recruiting General Operatives to join a busy manufacturing team in Sandwich. This is a hands-on, practical role for someone reliable, safety-conscious and happy working in a factory/production environment. Training is provided.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:00-16:00

Location: Sandwich (must have own transport due to early start)

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Contract: Temporary ongoing, expected to run until 18 December 2026

What you'll be doing

Supporting day-to-day production tasks as directed by the supervisor

Moving and preparing materials safely (using handling aids/team assistance where needed)

Measuring and preparing components to specified dimensions

Assisting with assembly and general production activities within your training/authorisation

Checking measurements and reporting defects, damage or any uncertainty to the supervisor

Keeping work areas clean, tidy and safe (materials stored correctly and walkways clear)

Following all health & safety procedures and wearing required PPE at all times

Only using tools/equipment once trained and authorised

Working as part of a team to deliver safe, accurate and efficient production

What we're looking for

Reliable and punctual with good communication skills

Basic numeracy (mm/cm/metres) and able to follow instructions accurately

Careful approach to safety and quality

Factory/manufacturing experience is beneficial.

Physically able to safely lift up to 25kg and stand/walk for an 8-hour shift