General Operative — Hands-on Machining & Production

Progress Rail; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday per annum

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Progress Rail is seeking a dedicated General Operative to support production in Sandiacre, NG10 5AN. You will operate machinery, use measurement tools, and maintain a safe, efficient work environment within a two-shift pattern.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, teamwork, and adherence to quality and safety standards. Training is provided for machine operation and forklift/sideloader use, with benefits aligned to company policy.

Qualifications

• Awareness of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality issues.
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Basic engineering qualification or hands-on experience in engineering environments.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Experience with hand/power tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Read and use measuring tools such as tape, verniers, calipers, gauges and templates.
• Safely operate multiple machines after training (bandsaws, presses, welding, etc.).
• Use hand grinding tools (angle grinders, die grinders).
• Operate overhead cranes to move rails and products as trained.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and environmental processes.
• Keep the work area tidy and prioritize tasks to minimise downtime.
• Safely use Forklift and Sideloader vehicles.

Skills

Safety awareness

Self-motivated

Read engineering drawings

Work under pressure

Hand/power tool experience

Education

Basic engineering qualification or experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Measurement tools (verniers, calipers)

Job description

Progress Rail is seeking a dedicated General Operative to support production in Sandiacre, NG10 5AN. You will operate machinery, use measurement tools, and maintain a safe, efficient work environment within a two-shift pattern.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, teamwork, and adherence to quality and safety standards. Training is provided for machine operation and forklift/sideloader use, with benefits aligned to company policy.