General Labourer

Career Makers; Chadderton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Chadderton seeks a hardworking General Labourer to support production of metal cabinets. Responsibilities include handling metal components and using power tools safely. Candidates should have experience with metal work and be physically fit. The role offers competitive pay and a supportive team environment with potential for long-term progression.

Benefits

Competitive pay at £12.21 per hour

4-day working week

Long-term work with potential for progression

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in working with metal parts, fabrication, welding, or similar work.
• Confident in using power tools and hand tools.
• Physically fit – manual handling is involved.

Responsibilities

• Handling, preparing, and finishing metal components.
• Using power tools and hand tools safely and effectively.
• Assisting with polishing, fabrication, or welding tasks.

Skills

Experience with metal parts

Confident in using power tools

Ability to follow instructions

Physically fit

Strong work ethic

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Title: General Labourer

Location: OL9, Oldham

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 6:00am – 4:30pm (40 hours per week) OR

Night shift Monday - Wednesday 4:00 PM - 2:30 AM Thursday 2pm - Midnight

Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking General Labourer to join our team in Oldham. Our company specialises in manufacturing metal cabinets for the telecoms industry, and you will be supporting production by working with a range of metal components.

This is a hands‑on role in a busy workshop environment and would suit someone with previous experience working with metal parts or in a similar trade.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling, preparing, and finishing metal components
• Using power tools and hand tools safely and effectively
• Assisting with polishing, fabrication, or welding tasks as required
• Carrying out manual handling duties in line with health & safety guidelines
• Supporting the wider production team to meet deadlines

Requirements

• Previous experience in working with metal parts, fabrication, welding, polishing, or similar work
• Confident in using power tools and hand tools
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Physically fit – manual handling is involved
• Strong work ethic and reliability

Benefits

• Competitive pay at £12.21 per hour
• 4-day working week (Friday off)
• Long-term, ongoing work with potential for progression
• Friendly and supportive team environment