Factory Operatives in Gillingham)

New Appointments Group; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run engineering company in Gillingham is looking for a General Operative to assist machine operators and perform physical duties. Training on laser cutting machines is provided, making this a great opportunity for someone seeking to start a career in the engineering or manufacturing sector. Reliability and a strong work ethic are essential for this role. Temporary position with the potential for permanence.

Qualifications

• Physical role with heavy lifting; ability to carry out physical work.
• Previous experience not essential, but strong work ethic and reliability required.
• Machine operating experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist the machine operators by fetching products and loading/unloading onto machines.
• Train on the various laser cutting machines to develop in the role.
• Move goods around the site and clear up, performing ad-hoc duties.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Reliability

Job description

Overview

We have an excellent long term opportunities to work for a family run Engineering company based in the centre of the Medway Towns.

Responsibilities

• Starting as a general Operative, assisting the machine operators by fetching products, loading them and unloading them onto the machines, moving goods around the site, clearing up and performing ad-hoc duties.
• Train after a while on the various laser cutting machines, offering you a great opportunity to develop in the role.

Qualifications and requirements

• Physical role with heavy lifting; ability to carry out physical work.
• Previous experience not essential, but strong work ethic and reliability required.
• Machine operating experience is advantageous.

Hours and contract

Hours: 6.00am - 2.30pm Monday to Friday and 2 in 4 Saturday mornings for the Day Shifts; 5.00pm - 2.00am Monday to Friday on the Night Shifts. Overtime: any hours over 40 per week paid at time and a half. Initial temporary basis with potential to become permanent.

Why this role

This is a great role for someone looking to get into a career within an Engineering or Manufacturing environment.

Company information

New Appointments Group, expertly matching employers and jobseekers since 1975.

Application notes

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EEO/Legal

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.