General Operative – Engineering Workshop

Pertemps; Kilsyth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a General Operative for a busy engineering workshop in Kilsyth. This hands-on role involves maintaining tools and equipment, organizing materials, and ensuring safety in the workspace. Candidates must have a valid CSCS card and a clean driving licence. The position offers £14.50 per hour, with full-time, long-term opportunities and on-the-job training provided.

Benefits

All PPE provided

Supportive working environment

On-the-job training

Qualifications

• Valid CSCS card is essential.
• Clean driving licence is essential.
• Previous experience in a workshop, construction, or engineering environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and tidying of the engineering workshop.
• Maintaining tools, plant, and equipment.
• Assisting with the organisation of materials.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Proactive attitude

Experience in a workshop environment

Job description

General Operative – Engineering Workshop

📍 Location: Kilsyth, Scotland
Pay Rate: £14.50 per hour
Hours: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

Pertemps Recruitment are currently recruiting for a General Operative to join our client’s busy engineering workshop based in Kilsyth. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, maintaining equipment, and keeping a clean, organised workspace.

You’ll be working as part of a small, friendly team supporting day-to-day workshop operations and ensuring a safe, efficient environment.

Key Duties

• General cleaning and tidying of the engineering workshop
• Hand-painting and maintaining tools, plant, and equipment
• Assisting with the organisation of materials and storage areas
• Supporting maintenance and basic workshop tasks as required
• Following all health and safety procedures at all times

Requirements

• Valid CSCS card (essential)
• Clean driving licence (essential)
• Ability to work independently and use your own initiative
• A reliable and proactive attitude
• Previous experience in a workshop, construction, or engineering environment (preferred but not essential)

What’s on Offer

• £14.50 per hour
• Full-time, long-term opportunity with potential for permanent employment
• All PPE provided
• Supportive working environment with on-the-job training

How to Apply

If you’re a hardworking and dependable individual looking for a steady role within an engineering environment, we’d love to hear from you.