General Operative; Rotating Shift Pattern

General Operative (Rotating Shift Pattern)

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

Company: Bit recruit

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Occupop

Posted: 01.06.2026

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Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

Client /

Employer:

Occupop

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Listing type: Basic

EU work permit required: No

Posted: 01.06.2026

Expiry date: 16.07.2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a General Operative to join our growing, friendly team at Niftylift! The role is based at our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility in Stonebridge, Milton Keynes. This is a hands‑on role, including shot blasting, fully preparing metal components and operating/maintaining all non‑CNC machines.

Niftylift Limited is a private UK company founded in 1985 and is now one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of mobile elevated work platforms. Over 75% of our products are exported through a global sales and dealer network spanning 40+ countries. The business employs over 450 people across three UK centres of excellence manufacturing sites.

• Follow processes and detail any non‑conformances.
• Use gauges and measuring equipment for inspection purposes.
• Use jigs and assembly fixtures to manufacture high‑quality repetitive components.
• Maintain a clean environment within the department.
• Use correct consumables for preparation and sanding of metal and polymer components before paint/powder application.
• Book on and off jobs, filling out timesheets and quality check sheets.
• Identifying material surface defects on parts prior to paint/powder application and repairing using adequate products.
• Masking, final paint/powder preparation, handling parts on and off paint runways.
• Moving chassis parts in and out of paint booths.
• Maintaining a high standard of 5S workplace organisation.

• Committed team player with emphasis on flexibility and productivity.
• Good attention to detail.
• Must be prepared to work regular overtime.

• Ability to read and execute SOPs to a high standard.
• Appreciation of the Health & Safety hazards within a paint shop, specifically isocyanates & flammable liquids.
• Experience operating within a lean manufacturing/continuous improvement team environment.
• Ability to read, write and communicate at all levels.
• Experience preparing unpainted parts (desirable).
• Welding knowledge (desirable).
• Experience using and maintaining air‑fed respiratory equipment (desirable).
• Shot blasting experience (desirable).

This role works on a rotating shift pattern, and the successful candidate will work one week of early shifts followed by one week of late shifts (37.5 hours per week basic):

• Early Shift: 06:00 – 14:00 (Monday – Thursday), 06:00 – 11:30 (Friday).
• Late Shift: 14:00 – 22:00 (Monday – Thursday), 11:00 – 16:30 (Friday).

Mandatory structured overtime depending on business requirements.

Guaranteed hourly starting rate: £12.86 per hour (rising to a maximum of £13.67 per hour once signed off at specific skill levels) – Shift Premium: 15% on all basic hours worked (37.5 per week) – Additional Weekly Bonus: approximately £75 – £100 per week (for reference only), guaranteed at a minimum of £50 per week, payable when all qualifying criteria are met. Annual Bonus: £500 per annum (for reference only, based on recent average).

• 25 days holiday (rising with service to 30 days) plus bank holidays.
• 5% contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance scheme.
• Health cover scheme.
• Staff discounts.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Subsidised refreshments (lunch and drink options).
• Free quarterly company lunches.
• Free family events.
• On‑site changing rooms and showers.