Manufacturing Operative: Hands-On Assembly & Metalworking

Proactive Global; Dartford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global in Dartford is recruiting a Production Operative to join our established manufacturing team. You will support day-to-day workshop activities, perform basic mechanical assembly, operate workshop machinery and ensure work is completed safely and to quality standards.

You will read technical drawings, handle hand tools, and contribute to metalworking tasks such as drilling and tapping. The role requires physical stamina, good communication, and the ability to work well with

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production, manufacturing or workshop environment is essential.
• Practical experience with hand tools and workshop equipment.
• Experience of basic metalworking.
• Ability to read and interpret technical or assembly drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions from management and other members of the team.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and use your own initiative.
• Good time management and ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues across different areas of the business.
• Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods.
• Physically capable of lifting and moving products weighing up to 15kg
• Comfortable with bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching and stretching as part of the role

Responsibilities

• Supporting day-to-day manufacturing and workshop activities across multiple areas of the business
• Carrying out basic mechanical assembly work using technical drawings and work instructions
• Operating workshop machinery and hand tools to complete manufacturing tasks
• Carrying out basic metalworking operations, including drilling and tapping
• Cutting materials to specification using appropriate workshop equipment
• Preparing components for further manufacturing processes
• Supporting surface preparation activities where required
• Selecting and preparing components and materials for production
• Packing completed work ready for dispatch
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Moving materials and finished products safely around the workplace

Skills

Production environment

Hand tools

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Manual lifting

Tools

Workshop equipment

Metalworking tools

Job description

Proactive Global in Dartford is recruiting a Production Operative to join our established manufacturing team. You will support day-to-day workshop activities, perform basic mechanical assembly, operate workshop machinery and ensure work is completed safely and to quality standards.

You will read technical drawings, handle hand tools, and contribute to metalworking tasks such as drilling and tapping. The role requires physical stamina, good communication, and the ability to work well with