General Operative

Aqumen Business Solutions Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Pocklington is seeking a General Operative to operate production machinery and conduct quality control checks. The role requires good safety awareness, reliability, and the ability to work rotating shifts. Experience in production or forklift operation is advantageous but not essential. This is a temp-to-perm position with an hourly pay range of £12.86 - £14.79, depending on the shift. Candidates must have their own transport unless residing in Pocklington.

Qualifications

• Experience in production or forklift operation is useful but not essential.
• Willingness to follow safety procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery, including filling lines.
• Carry out quality control checks to maintain standards.
• Work safely following chemical and occupational safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area.
• Support different areas of the production process as required.

Skills

Good safety awareness

Ability to work rotating shifts

Reliable and willing to learn

Comfortable with manual lifting

Tools

Counterbalance forklifts

Pallet trucks

Job description

GENERAL OPERATIVE, Pocklington YO42, TO START ASAP

We are recruiting for a Line Operative to join an established manufacturing business in Pocklington, near York. This is a great opportunity to join a growing company and develop into running your own production line once fully trained.

Role Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery, including liquid and powder filling lines
• Carry out quality control checks to maintain product standards
• Work safely, following all chemical, process and occupational safety procedures
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area
• Operate mechanical handling equipment including counterbalance forklifts and pallet trucks (training provided if required)
• Support different areas of the production process as required
• Work on a rotating shift pattern

What We’re Looking For

• Good safety awareness and willingness to follow procedures
• Ability to work rotating shifts
• Reliable, positive and willing to learn
• Comfortable with some manual lifting
• Experience in production or forklift operation is useful but not essential

Hours

Week 1: Monday to Friday, 06:00–14:00

Week 2: Monday to Thursday, 13:45–23:45

Pay

£12.86 - £14.79 per hour Depending on shift

This is a temp-to-perm position with long-term opportunities.

Apply now if you are available to start immediately.

Due to our clients location you need to have own transport unless you live in Pocklington.

Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.