Mechanical General Operative - Kidderminster - £13.00 - £14.00

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Weekday schedule

Varied site/work

Job summary

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd in Kidderminster seeks a hands-on Mechanical General Operative to assist with servicing, repair, refurbishment and installation of machinery in a busy workshop and on customer sites.

The role offers weekday hours, with training provided, and clear opportunities to develop mechanical skills and progress your career. The successful candidate will hold an NVQ Level 2 (UK) or equivalent and have a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 (UK) or equivalent required.
• Right to work in the UK or valid visa.
• Previous mechanical/engineering experience advantageous but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, repair, refurbishment and installation of machinery.
• Assist in workshop and on customer sites.
• Develop mechanical skills and progress your career.
• Varied workshop and site-based work.

Skills

Mechanically minded

Hand tools proficient

Read drawings

Identify issues

Reliable and punctual

UK driving licence

Weekend availability

Education

NVQ Level 2 (UK)

Job description

Mechanical Operative - Mechanical General Operative - Kidderminster - £13.00 - £14.00

The Job:

An excellent opportunity for a hands-on, mechanically minded General Operative to join an established engineering business in Kidderminster. You'll assist with the servicing, repair, refurbishment and installation of machinery, working both in the workshop and on customer sites. This is a varied, practical role offering the opportunity to develop your mechanical skills and progress your career.

The Company:

An established engineering business specialising in equipment for the animal feed and biomass industries, offering a hands on role within an experienced workshop team.

The Candidate:

• Mechanically minded with a practical, hands on approach
• Confident using hand tools and general workshop equipment
• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings
• Able to identify and highlight potential mechanical issues
• Reliable, hardworking and punctual, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Holds a full UK driving licence
• Flexible to work occasional weekends when required

Previous mechanical or engineering experience would be advantageous, but full training will be provided.

The Package:

• £13.00 - £14.00 per hour DOE
• Full-time position with consistent weekday working hours
• Monday–Thursday: 08:00–17:00
• Friday: 08:00 - 14:00
• Opportunities for career progression and further skills development
• Varied workshop and site based work

Candidate Requirements

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.