General Operative – Precision Engineering

Quest Employment Ltd.; Daventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Employment Ltd. in Daventry is seeking a General Operative for a precision engineering and manufacturing environment. The role involves supporting milling and turning operations and general machine operative duties, with full training provided.

Previous experience in manufacturing or engineering is required, and RoboDrill knowledge would be advantageous. The position is temporary to permanent, with shift pattern Monday to Thursday 4:00pm–2:15am.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment is essential.
• Experience working with precision engineering machinery is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in milling or turning would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of RoboDrill machinery would be beneficial.
• Good understanding of working safely around industrial machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Reliable and consistent approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• No previous machine-setting experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Operating machinery as part of the milling and turning processes
• Carrying out general machine operative duties
• Loading and unloading components from machinery
• Monitoring machinery during production
• Following production instructions and processes accurately
• Carrying out visual and quality checks
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Working in line with company health and safety procedures

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Milling

Turning

RoboDrill knowledge

Tools

RoboDrill machinery

Job description

Location: Daventry

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 4:00pm – 2:15am

Pay Rate: £15.49 per hour

Job Overview

We are currently recruiting for a General Operative to join a precision engineering and manufacturing environment in Daventry. The successful candidate will have previous experience within manufacturing or engineering and be confident working with industrial machinery.

The role will involve supporting milling and turning operations, along with a range of general machine operative duties. Previous experience working with precision engineering machinery would be highly advantageous. Knowledge or experience of RoboDrill machinery would also be beneficial.

Full training will be provided, and previous machine-setting experience is not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating machinery as part of the milling and turning processes
• Carrying out general machine operative duties
• Loading and unloading components from machinery
• Monitoring machinery during production
• Following production instructions and processes accurately
• Carrying out visual and quality checks
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Working in line with company health and safety procedures

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment is essential
• Experience working with precision engineering machinery is highly desirable
• Previous experience in milling or turning would be advantageous
• Knowledge of RoboDrill machinery would be beneficial
• Good understanding of working safely around industrial machinery
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed instructions
• Reliable and consistent approach to work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• No previous machine-setting experience is required

Full training will be provided to ensure the successful candidate is competent in the specific machinery and processes used within the business.

This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity offering long-term employment for the right candidate.