Hands-On Sheet Metal Operative

Your Recruiters; Harlestone; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

On site parking

Uniform provided

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Staff canteen and team social events

Job summary

Your Recruiters Limited is seeking a hands-on General Operative in Northampton for a busy workshop environment. This is a varied, production‑focused role within a well‑run sheet metal business, supporting multiple areas of the shop floor.

Hours are Mon‑Thu 7:00‑15:30 and Fri 7:00‑15:00 (40 hours paid). Pay rate is £12.75 per hour with a benefits package on permanent contract, and a temporary‑to‑permanent pathway.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or workshop environment preferred.
• Comfortable with manual, hands-on work.
• Reliable with good timekeeping.
• Willingness to learn and support production.
• Basic understanding of health and safety in a workshop.
• Ability to work at pace and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support different areas of the workshop as required.
• Hang parts for finishing or coating processes.
• Assist the paintline team.
• Pack finished products for dispatch.
• Potentially assist with basic assembly and preparation work.
• Move materials safely around the workshop.
• Keep the workspace clean and safe.
• Work to production targets while maintaining quality.

Skills

Manual work

Reliability

Timekeeping

Willingness to learn

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Your Recruiters Limited is seeking a hands-on General Operative in Northampton for a busy workshop environment. This is a varied, production‑focused role within a well‑run sheet metal business, supporting multiple areas of the shop floor.

Hours are Mon‑Thu 7:00‑15:30 and Fri 7:00‑15:00 (40 hours paid). Pay rate is £12.75 per hour with a benefits package on permanent contract, and a temporary‑to‑permanent pathway.