Manufacturing Operative

Bluebolt Recruitment; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful manufacturing company in Barnsley is seeking a Manufacturing Operative to join their world-class team. The role involves operating machinery, ensuring high-quality standards, and supporting the fabrication process. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing, manual machining skills, and GCSE-level qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary starting from £28,152 annually, along with structured overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operating manual machining and working in a manufacturing environment.
• Skills in using assembly fixtures and gauges for quality inspection.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery for manufacturing steel components.
• Assist with manual reaming, assembly, and cleaning of products.
• Support fabrication and welding teams as needed.

Skills

Manual machining

Team player

Quality workmanship standards

Operating machinery

Education

GCSE Maths and English grade 4 or above

Job description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Operative to work for a successful machinery manufacturing company in Barnsley.

Working hours will be 07.30 - 16.30 Monday – Thursday & Friday 07:30 – 13.30 (with regular structured overtime). Min salary of £28,152.00 per annum plus structured overtime paid at x1.5 or x2 hour rate.

This Manufacturing Operative role requires a dynamic team player with proven experience, skills and knowledge in operating manual machining.

The role requires operating to high quality workmanship standards within a world class manufacturing team and facility.

Responsibilities and Duties

Required to work within a dedicated team responsible for the operation of machinery use in the manufacture of steel components. This will include manual reaming of finished products, operating a radial arm drill, pre-cleaning and post-cleaning of products and assembly of painted chassis.

Support to the fabrication/welding team as required.

Experience Required

• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience of using jigs and assembly fixtures to manufacture high quality repetitive components.
• Experience of using gauges and measuring equipment for inspection purposes.
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) grade 4 or above

Key words

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