General Operative

Recruit4staff; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit4staff are representing an established manufacturing business in Ellesmere Port recruiting a General Operative to join their workshop team. The role involves refurbishing shipping containers into cold storage units, assisting skilled fabricators, and using hand and power tools in a busy workshop.

You will work Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, 39 hours per week, with overtime paid at 1.5x. Temp-to-perm opportunity with a competitive hourly rate of £13.00, located in Ellesmere Port and

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a General Operative within a workshop environment would be beneficial
• Physically fit and capable of completing manual handling tasks
• Capable of following written and verbal instructions
• Confident using hand and power tools

Responsibilities

• Refurbishment and conversion of shipping containers into cold storage units in the workshop
• Assist skilled fabricators and fitters in daily duties
• Use hand and power tools to complete tasks
• Complete finishing work including sealing and painting
• Maintain general workshop housekeeping

Skills

Manual handling

Following instructions

Hand tool usage

Workshop experience

Education

City & Guilds in Fabrication

FLT licence

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

MIG welding

Job description

Recruit4staff are representing an established manufacturing business in their search for a General Operativeto work in Ellesmere Port

• Pay: £13.00 per hour
• Overtime is paid at x1.5 of basic pay
• Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm (39 hours per week)
• Duration: Temp to Perm

Recruit4staff are representing an established manufacturing business in their search for a General Operativeto work in Ellesmere Port

Job Details:

• Pay: £13.00 per hour
• Overtime is paid at x1.5 of basic pay
• Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm (39 hours per week)
• Duration: Temp to Perm

Job Role: The General Operative will be involved in the refurbishment and conversion of shipping containers into cold storage units, assisting skilled fabricators and fitters within the workshop. Working as a General Operative, day-to-day duties will include using hand and power tools, completing manual handling tasks and supporting the production and repair of cold storage units. The role will also involve finishing work, including sealing and painting, alongside general workshop housekeeping duties.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a General Operative within a workshop environment would be beneficial
• Physically fit and capable of completing manual handling tasks
• Capable of following written and verbal instructions
• Confident using hand and power tools

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a similar engineering or manufacturing role
• City & Guilds qualification in Fabrication, an engineering discipline, or equivalent
• MIG welding course
• FLT licence

Additional Information

• The successful General Operative will work in a brand-new, refurbished workshop
• Temp-to-perm opportunity

Commutable From: Ellesmere Port, Bromborough, Birkenhead, Chester, Deeside, Flint, Wrexham, Runcorn, Holywell

Similar Job Titles: General Operative, Workshop Operative, Workshop Labourer, Labourer, Production Assistant, Engineering Assistant, Workshop Assistant, Fabrication Assistant, Production Operative, Production Labourer, Assembly Operative, Assembly Technician

For further information about this General Operative position and other positions please apply now. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.

Job Reference: opp-25513

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