Workshop Operative

E3 Recruitment; Wyke; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Holiday + Birthday off

Pension match 5%

Sick pay & insurance

Healthcare plan

Death in service

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking a Workshop Operative for a Bradford-based engineering manufacturer. This permanent role offers long-term stability, ongoing training, and progression as the business expands after recent investment.

Ideal candidates have a trades or practical background, especially in painting and decorating, finishing or construction. Working hours are 7:30am–4:00pm with overtime and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a practical, hands-on or trades environment.
• Background in painting and decorating, construction or finishing preferred.
• Comfortable using hand tools and working with your hands.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality.
• Reliable and a good team player.
• Willingness to learn new skills in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Apply fibreglass coating to modular buildings using rollers and hand tools.
• Prepare surfaces and ensure coatings are applied evenly and to a high standard.
• Work from drawings and specifications when required.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Carry out finishing and general workshop duties as required.
• Support the wider production team to meet delivery deadlines.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Practical hands-on

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

We are recruiting for a Workshop Operative to join a well-established, Bradford-based engineering manufacturer. This is a permanent opportunity offering long-term stability, ongoing training, and genuine progression as the company continues to expand following significant recent investment.

The role would suit someone with a trades or practical background, particularly those with experience in painting and decorating, finishing, construction or similar hands‑on environments.

With excellent overtime rates, strong company benefits, and a growing workload, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a secure, long‑term role within a busy workshop environment.

What's on offer for the Workshop Operative?

• Starting pay rate of £13.32 per hour (£27,009 per annum), rising to £13.80 per hour (£27,986 per annum) following successful completion of probation
• Overtime paid at time and a half through the week
• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and your birthday off
• Matched contribution pension scheme with salary sacrifice, offering up to 5% contribution
• Sick pay scheme and death in service benefit with healthcare cash plan and personal accident insurance
• Working hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm with early finishes on Fridays
• Genuine progression and development opportunities within a growing business

Responsibilities of the Workshop Operative

• Applying fibreglass coating to modular buildings using rollers and other hand tools
• Preparing surfaces and ensuring coatings are applied evenly and to a high standard
• Working from drawings and specifications where required
• Using a variety of hand and power tools safely and efficiently
• Carrying out finishing and general workshop duties as required
• Supporting the wider production team to meet delivery deadlines
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with company health & safety procedures

Requirements of the Workshop Operative

• Previous experience in a practical, hands‑on or trades environment
• Background in painting and decorating, construction, joinery, finishing or a similar trade would be beneficial
• Comfortable using hand tools and working with your hands
• Good attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work
• Reliable and able to work effectively within a team
• Willingness to learn new skills and work in a manufacturing environment