Skilled Operative

Ambitions Personnel; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Skilled Operative based in Nottingham for a permanent position in a hands-on engineering environment. Responsibilities include operating machinery, deburring steel components, and monitoring stock levels. Ideal candidates will have experience in engineering or manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and an ability to work effectively in a team. The role offers full-time hours, running Monday to Thursday with shorter hours on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Experience in an engineering, manufacturing, or fabrication environment.
• Ability to perform manual tasks throughout the shift.
• Willingness to learn about machinery programmes.

Responsibilities

• Load and select programmes on machinery.
• Operate machinery for cutting steel plate.
• Deburr products using hand tools.
• Stack finished products onto pallets.
• Maintaining a clean and organised work area.
• Monitor stock levels of plate material.
• Follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic understanding of machinery programmes

Job description

Our client, based in Grantham, is looking to recruit a Skilled Operative on a permanent basis. This role is being advertised by an agency on behalf of their client and offers stable, long‑term employment within a hands‑on engineering environment. The position is full time, working Monday to Thursday from 7:30am to 4:30pm, with an early finish at 12:30pm on Fridays.

The Role

This is a practical, hands‑on role, similar in nature to laser cutting operations, working with steel plate and engineering machinery.

The successful candidate will enjoy working in a fast‑paced, production‑focused environment and take pride in producing high‑quality components to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Loading and selecting the correct programmes on machinery for the required work
• Operating machinery used for burning/cutting steel plate (similar to laser cutting processes)
• Deburring all products by hand once burnt out, using appropriate hand tools
• Stacking finished products onto pallets safely and correctly
• Working accurately to works orders and job instructions
• Maintaining a clean and organised work area at all times
• Working closely with the supervisor to identify and monitor stock levels of plate material
• Following all health and safety procedures and company standards

Requirements

• Previous experience within an engineering, manufacturing, or fabrication environment
• Ability to carry out manual, physical tasks throughout the shift
• Basic understanding of machinery programmes or willingness to learn
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team

If you have the relevant experience and would like more information call Meda on 0147 657 4514 or email [e-mail].

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