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General Operative - Looming

Job in Bolton, Greater Manchester, NE66, England, UK
Listing for: Tatton Recruitment
Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-04-21
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production, Manufacturing Engineer, Assembly
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 26.12 GBP Hourly GBP 26.12 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a General Operative (Loomer) on an initial 12 month contract.
This role will require a candidate with a background of Looms / Looming.  

Hourly Rate: £24.78ph, after 12 weeks the rate increases to £26.12ph.  Overtime hours (over 37 hours) are at normal hourly rate plus 50%
Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)

General Operator Job Spec:

General Operator will be responsible for the carrying out of manufacturing and self-certification tasks within the deployed business, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives.

Carry out detailed standard assembly / manufacturing activities, undertaking all work to requisite procedures, quality standards, safety requirements and timescales.
Contribute to the efficient movement of work and information in the manufacturing area.
Adhere in all activities to agreed standards and behaviours.
Comply with all health and safety requirements.
IPC 610 certified / trained preferred.
As a General Operator, you maybe tasked to work across a number of departments these might include:

Micro Electronics
Soldering
Looming
Wiring
PEC Assembly
Plastics Department
Manufacturing Control/ Stores
Skillset/experience the department often look for:

Looming, Soldering & Wiring, Circuit Card Assembly, PCB’s, Microelectronics experience
Dexterity for fine work.
Read and interpret layouts.
Follow instructions.
Willing to work flexible shift patterns.
Attention to detail.
Work on own with minimal supervision.
PC literate
Additional Information / Benefits
Overtime Rate
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