Production Operative

Gi Group (UK); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited is seeking a reliable Factory Operative for a busy Birmingham factory role, shift 7:30am–4:00pm, Monday to Friday. The position offers a long-term opportunity with full training in metals and chemicals, and a focus on safety.

You will support production, handle metals safely, mix chemicals under strict guidelines, keep the area tidy, and shadow experienced colleagues before working independently.

Qualifications

• Previous factory or hands-on labour experience is desirable.
• Willingness to mix chemicals and work with metals (full training given).
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Reliable, punctual and able to commit to 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

• Support factory operations across production areas.
• Manage and handle metals safely in line with company procedures.
• Mix chemicals following strict guidelines and safety instructions.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area, including general factory cleaning.
• Follow all health & safety procedures at all times.
• Work alongside and shadow experienced team members initially, progressing to working independently.
• Assist with any other general operative tasks as required.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Punctual

Willingness to learn

Job description

Job Title: Factory Operative

Location: Birmingham B5

Rate: £12.71 per hour

Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday

Duration: long term

Overview:

We are looking for a reliable Factory Operative to join a busy manufacturing environment. This role would suit someone local to Birmingham B5 who drives and is comfortable working with metals and chemicals in a factory setting. Full shadowing and training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support factory operations across production areas
• Manage and handle metals safely in line with company procedures
• Mix chemicals following strict guidelines and safety instructions
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area, including general factory cleaning
• Follow all health & safety procedures at all times
• Work alongside and shadow experienced team members initially, progressing to working independently
• Assist with any other general operative tasks as required

Requirements:

• Previous factory or hands-on labour experience is desirable
• Willingness to mix chemicals and work with metals (full training given)
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Reliable, punctual and able to commit to 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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