General Operative /M50 1RE/£14.00Hr/PAYE/ 37.5Wk/ASAP

Ambitek Limited; Eccles; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambitek Limited is seeking a General Operative for our client’s manufacturing team in Trafford Park. This hands-on role covers production, material processing, assembly and packing, supporting daily operations to meet safety and quality standards.

The role offers rotating day and afternoon shifts, 37.5 hours per week, with a pay rate of £14.00 per hour PAYE. Applicants should have basic tools experience and a practical, reliable approach to work.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or engineering is desirable.
• Good practical skills with hand tools.
• Ability to follow instructions and work accurately.
• Health and safety commitment.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and processing machinery.
• Assist with material processing and swarf, including briquette machinery.
• Carry out packing and general labouring duties.
• Record production paperwork and material usage.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Health and safety

Hand tools

Following instructions

Tools

Marking machinery

Briquette machinery

Job description

General Operative - Trafford Park- M50 1RE

Location: Trafford Park, Manchester

Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour (PAYE)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Rotating day and afternoon shifts, Monday to Friday

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a General Operative to join our client's manufacturing team based in Trafford Park.

This is a varied, hands-on role involving general production, material processing, assembly and packing duties. The successful candidate will support day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a range of production and processing machinery.
• Assisting with material and swarf processing, including operating briquette machinery.
• Carrying out general labouring duties, machine cleaning and coolant monitoring.
• Marking and identifying components using marking machinery.
• Packing finished components in line with work instructions.
• Carrying out basic assembly work using hand tools.
• Assisting with deburring and finishing machined components.
• Completing production paperwork and accurately recording material usage.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment.
• Following all health and safety procedures.

Skills & Experience

• Previous manufacturing or engineering experience is desirable.
• A basic understanding of engineering processes and practices.
• Good practical skills and the ability to use hand tools.
• Ability to follow instructions and work accurately.
• A logical approach to problem-solving.
• Reliable, hardworking and motivated, with a good sense of urgency.
• A strong commitment to health and safety.

Working Hours - Rotating Shifts

Day Shift:

• Monday - Friday: 06:00 - 14:00

Afternoon Shift:

• Monday - Thursday: 13:45 - 22:15
• Friday: 13:00 - 18:30

What's on Offer?

• £14.00 per hour PAYE.
• 37.5 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Rotating shifts.
• Opportunity to develop manufacturing and engineering skills.