Manufacturing Operative

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; Rochester; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing recruitment agency in Rochester is seeking a Factory Operative for a hands-on role in a fast-paced production environment. The position offers a salary of £29,500, a 4-day working week, plus overtime and benefits. Candidates must have experience in manufacturing and their own transport due to the location. This role involves operating machinery and tools, ensuring the quality of metal parts, and maintaining production records.

Benefits

Overtime compensation

Benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates must have experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Good level of physical fitness required for this hands-on role.
• Must have experience using hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Fettling and grinding of metal castings using power tools.
• Manual handling – moving boxes and materials.
• Operate a band saw when required.
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment and workspaces.

Skills

Experience working within a manufacturing environment

Physical fitness

Experience using hand tools

Tools

Power tools

Band saw

Job description

Position Overview

Rochester please note, I can only consider candidates who have their own transport due to location.

£29,500 + overtime + benefits + progression.

46-hour working week – Monday–Thursday 06:00–18:00 (4‑day working week!).

Do you have experience working within Manufacturing? Have you used hand tools within previous roles? Do you enjoy working in a ‘hands on’ role?

We’re working with a well-established manufacturing company looking for a Factory Operative to join their team on a full-time permanent basis.

This is a hands‑on, physical role in a fast‑paced production environment. You'll be working with cast metal parts, using various tools and machinery to prepare products for the next stage of production.

Duties

• Fettling and grinding of metal castings using power tools
• Manual handling – moving boxes and materials
• Shot blasting (machine operation)
• Etching parts using specialist hand tools
• Operating a band saw when required
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment and workspaces
• Recording production data on a touchscreen system
• Completing paperwork to track tasks completed

Requirements

• Experience working within a manufacturing environment
• A good level of physical fitness
• Experience using hand tools
• Access to your own transport due to location
• A solid CV demonstrating reliability

If you’re looking for a physical, hands‑on role with a stable and growing business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration!

If you believe you meet the above criteria, please apply for immediate consideration!