Manufacturing Operative

Travail Employment Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Travail Employment Group is seeking a Manufacturing Operative in Doncaster to join a market-leading manufacturer in the transport and commercial vehicle sector. The role combines routine production line tasks with hands-on problem solving to ensure quality output.

You will work on assembling and fitting components, interpreting engineering drawings, using hand and power tools, and measuring materials to meet precise standards. Overtime available to reflect strong earning potential.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical skills.
• Experience using drills, grinders, circular saws, impact drivers and other power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with measuring equipment and marking out materials.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fit components and interpret engineering drawings.
• Measure and mark materials to precise tolerances.
• Use hand and power tools to produce quality components.
• Work independently and in a team to identify improvements and support colleagues.
• Maintain safe working practices and high workmanship standards.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Power tools

Reading engineering drawings

Teamwork & communication

Tools

Drills

Grinders

Circular saws

Impact drivers

Measuring equipment

Job description

Manufacturing Operative - Doncaster - Up to £35k (£17.00 ph.) + Overtime

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturer operating within the transport and commercial vehicle sector. Ongoing growth and increasing demand have created the need for a skilled manufacturing operative / technician to join their production team.

Applications are welcomed from individuals with strong mechanical aptitude, practical skills and previous experience within manufacturing, engineering, assembly or maintenance environments.

The role of a Manufacturing Operative is varied and practical, combining routine production line activities with problem-solving and quality-focused manufacturing work.

You will be involved in assembling and fitting components, interpreting engineering drawings, measuring and marking materials, using a variety of hand and power tools and ensuring products are manufactured to the required standards.

You will work both independently and as part of a wider production team, helping to identify production improvements and supporting colleagues where required.

Communication and teamwork are key within this environment and successful candidates will be committed to working safely whilst maintaining high standards of workmanship and quality throughout the manufacturing process.

Manufacturing operative requirements:

Strong mechanical aptitude and practical skills

Experience using drills, grinders, circular saws, impact drivers and other power tools

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Experience using measuring equipment and marking out materials

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Commitment to safe working practices.

Desirable experience:

Coach building or vehicle body building

HGV trailer manufacturing or repair

Commercial vehicle conversion

Mechanical fitting or maintenance fitting

Electrical installation or low-voltage vehicle wiring

IOSH Working Safely, LOLER, MEWP or Scissor Lift qualifications.

Manufacturing Operative is a permanent opportunity offering long-term stability, excellent earning potential through overtime and the chance to develop your skills within a growing UK manufacturing business. Other benefits include:

Salary: Up to £17.00 per hour (£35k) depending on skills and experience plus overtime.

Overtime: Time and a half on Fridays and Saturdays, double time on Sundays

Working week: 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 6am to 4.30pm

Getting there: Doncaster, easily accessible on public transport. Free onsite parking available.

Environment: Busy manufacturing facility with a strong team culture, ongoing investment in production and genuine opportunities for long-term career development