Tube Operative

Uxbridge Employment Agency; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown in Hayes area requires a Production Operative with a practical, hands-on approach to join a busy manufacturing team. You will prepare, cut and machine metal materials to customer requirements, and manage stock and dispatch duties.

The role involves operating workshop machinery such as saws and lathes, performing basic machining, and ensuring materials and documentation are accurate for outgoing orders. Immediate start available with varied duties across the operation.

Qualifications

• Practical, hands-on approach in production or workshop environment.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Comfortable using computers and internal systems.
• Reliable and willing to support different areas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Cutting and preparing metal tube to specified requirements.
• Using workshop equipment including saws, lathes and other machinery.
• Carrying out basic machining, finishing and deburring work.
• Checking materials for condition, quantity and accuracy before processing.
• Recording materials used and updating stock information.
• Assisting with goods in, stock checks and movement of materials.
• Preparing delivery paperwork and ensuring documentation for outgoing orders.
• Organising workload to ensure orders are completed on time.
• Carrying out routine cleaning and basic care of workshop equipment.
• Reporting stock shortages or production issues to the team.

Skills

Hands-on work

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Reliable and flexible

Tools

Saws

Lathes

Milling equipment

Job description

Production Operative / Tube Cutter

Type: Permanent

Salary: £14.00 per hour

Location: Hayes area

Hours: Monday to Thursday 7.30am–4.00pm and Friday 7.30am–3.00pm

We are recruiting for our client, an established specialist manufacturing business, who is looking for a practical and reliable Tube Cutting Production Operative to join their busy engineering team.

This is a varied, hands‑on position involving the preparation, cutting and machining of metal materials to customer requirements, alongside general stock, quality and dispatch duties. It would suit someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in accuracy and is comfortable working with machinery in a manufacturing environment.

The Role:

• Cutting and preparing metal tube and related materials to specified requirements
• Using workshop equipment including saws, lathes and other machinery
• Carrying out basic machining, finishing and de‑burring work
• Checking materials for condition, quantity and accuracy before processing
• Recording materials used and updating stock information
• Assisting with goods in, stock checks and the movement of materials
• Supporting other production areas when required
• Preparing delivery paperwork and ensuring relevant documentation is available for outgoing orders
• Organising workload to help ensure customer orders are completed to agreed timescales
• Carrying out routine cleaning and basic care of workshop equipment
• Reporting stock shortages, damaged materials or production issues to the appropriate team

Essential Requirements:

• A practical, hands‑on approach and confidence working in a production or workshop environment
• Good attention to detail and the ability to work accurately
• Comfortable using computers and internal systems
• Able to organise work effectively and meet deadlinesReliable and willing to support different areas of the operation when required

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience within engineering, manufacturing or metal stockholding
• Experience using workshop machinery such as saws, lathes or milling equipment
• Previous stock control, goods‑in or materials‑handling experience

This is a good opportunity for a Production Operative who enjoys varied practical work and would like to become part of an established manufacturing operation. Previous engineering experience would be useful, although a positive attitude, accuracy and a willingness to learn will also be important.

The position is available for an immediate start.