General Operative

People Solutions; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Permanent role after 12 weeks

PPE provided

On-site canteen

Paid breaks

Relaxed environment

Bank holidays closed

Christmas shutdown

Career development

Job summary

People Solutions are recruiting for General Operatives to join our client based in Tamworth, Kingsbury Link. The role offers £13.00 per hour, weekly pay, paid breaks, and full training with genuine opportunities for permanent employment and career progression.

No previous manufacturing experience is required as training is provided across machine operating, CNC work, grinding and fabrication. Own transport is essential due to site location, with shifts from 07:00 to 16:00 Mon-Thu and 07:00 to

Qualifications

• Confidence using basic hand tools.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable working in a manual, workshop-based environment.
• Willingness to learn new skills and processes.
• Ability to travel independently to the site due to limited transport links.

Responsibilities

• Using hand tools, including drills and sanding equipment.
• Assembling parts using hand tools.
• Following work instructions to ensure product quality and conformity.
• Carrying out regular quality inspections and addressing any issues.
• Ensuring sufficient raw materials are available to maintain productivity.
• Keeping the workshop and surrounding work areas clean and tidy.
• Supporting general workshop and production activities as required.

Skills

Hand tool use

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Manual workshop environment

Willingness to learn

Independently travel to site

Job description

General Operative - Tamworth, Kingsbury Link

People Solutions are currently recruiting for General Operatives to join our well-established client based in Tamworth, Kingsbury Link.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering £13.00 per hour, weekly pay, paid breaks, full training and genuine opportunities for permanent employment and career progression. No previous manufacturing experience is required, as our client is happy to train and upskill candidates across multiple departments, including machine operating, CNC work, grinding and fabrication.

£13.00 Per Hour | Monday to Friday | Early Finish Friday | Paid Breaks | Full Training | Permanent Opportunities After 12 Weeks

This position is ideal for applicants looking for a role as a General Operative, Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Workshop Operative, Assembly Operative or Machine Operative.

Important: Own transport is essential due to the site location, as there are no public transport routes available.

Shifts

• Monday to Thursday: 07:00 - 16:00
• Friday: 07:00 - 12:00
• Early finish every Friday

Rates of Pay

• £13.00 per hour

Benefits

As a General Operative, you will receive:

• Weekly pay, including after becoming permanent
• Permanent employment typically offered after 12 weeks
• All PPE provided
• On-site canteen facilities
• Paid morning and afternoon breaks
• Relaxed working environment
• Closed on Bank Holidays
• Routine shutdown over the Christmas period
• Opportunities to develop skills across different departments and machinery

Day-to-Day Duties

As a General Operative, your duties will include:

• Using hand tools, including drills and sanding equipment
• Assembling parts using hand tools
• Following work instructions to ensure product quality and conformity
• Carrying out regular quality inspections and addressing any issues
• Ensuring sufficient raw materials are available to maintain productivity
• Keeping the workshop and surrounding work areas clean and tidy
• Supporting general workshop and production activities as required

Essential Skills

To be successful as a General Operative, you will need:

• Confidence using basic hand tools
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable working in a manual, workshop-based environment
• Willingness to learn new skills and processes
• Ability to travel independently to the site due to limited transport links

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in production, manufacturing, assembly or workshop environments
• Experience using hand tools or working with machinery
• Previous CNC, grinding or fabrication experience would be beneficial but is not essential

Training Provided

• Full on-site training provided
• Opportunities to learn machine operating, CNC work, grinding and fabrication
• Ongoing development and upskilling throughout your assignment