General Operative - Production

The Best Connection; Redditch; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave pro-rated

Bonus scheme

Online payslips

Weekly pay & pension

Perks at Work

Job summary

The Best Connection in Redditch is seeking a General Operative to join a leading manufacturing specialist and become part of a dedicated, skilled team.

Responsibilities include operating shop-floor machinery, quality checking, and painting tasks with both solvent and water-based paints. The role offers a permanent contract, weekly pay, pension contributions, and a bonus scheme, with a Monday–Thursday shift pattern and early finish on Fridays.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C or above.
• Previous manufacturing experience is essential.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling.
• Full driving licence is essential.
• CBT/Reach/Bendi qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery on the shop floor, including weighing scales, filling pumps and mixers with accuracy.
• Check goods in against paperwork and system records.
• Colour match and tint paints to customer standards using solvent and water-based paints.
• Apply paint using spray methods and ensure quality checks on finished products.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, organisation and housekeeping.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Follow procedures

Physically fit

Full driving licence

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

Tools

CBT

Reach

Bendi

Job description

General Operatives Wanted

Are you looking for long-term, stable employment with real career progression? Join a leading manufacturing specialist in Redditch as a General Operative and become part of a dedicated, skilled team.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous manufacturing experience essential
• GCSE's including Maths & English to a grade C or above
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work methodically and follow procedures
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
• Full driving licence is essential

Physical lifting involving

weights of up to 16/25kg

• weights of up to 16/25kg (lifted within H&S guidelines)
• CBT/Reach/Bendi qualified would be advantageous but not essential for the role

Duties Include:

• Operating machinery to include weighing scales, filling pumps and mixers Checking goods in against paperwork and system records
• Colour matching, tinting paints to customer standards using both solvent and water-based paints, in solid and metallic shades
• Paint Spraying application
• Quality checking finished products
• Maintaining high standards of accuracy, organisation, and housekeeping

Shift:

* Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 4:30pm and Friday 08:00 to 1:00pm

Pay:

* £12.71 per hour with potential of an increase if made permanent with the company.

Benefits:

* 28 days paid Annual Leave pro-rate for PAYE

* BONUS SCHEME

* Perm positions for the right candidates

* Online payslips

* Weekly pay and pension contribution

* 'Perks at Work'