General Operative - Lotus Advanced Structures

We are currently recruiting General Operatives to support a range of manufacturing and production activities within a fast-paced, high-quality environment. These roles offer an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start work immediately and gain valuable experience across assembly, paint, logistics, or material handling operations.

We are currently recruiting General Operatives to support a range of manufacturing and production activities within a fast-paced, high-quality environment. These roles offer an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start work immediately and gain valuable experience across assembly, paint, logistics, or material handling operations.

Positions are available on a temporary basis, with opportunities to work across multiple departments depending on business needs.

As a General Operative will play a key role in supporting day-to-day production and operational activities. Working as part of a team, you will help ensure components, materials, and products are prepared, moved, assembled, or finished to required quality standards, while contributing to an efficient, safe, and well-organised workplace.

• Assembly support
• Paint preparation and finishing
• Materials handling and stock movement
• Production line support and general factory operations

General Operatives

• Assemble, fit, or prepare component parts and panels using a variety of hand or power tools.
• Inspect, prepare, or rework components following documented processes.
• Support daily production output by meeting quality and quantity targets.
• Assist supervisors and team members in achieving build requirements and covering absences when required.
• Report issues such as shortages, defects, or process concerns to team leaders.
• Follow all operational processes accurately and work within allocated timescales.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and PPE in good working condition.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work across different production areas as needed.

• Ability to follow written instructions and documented processes.
• Good hand–eye coordination and manual dexterity (for operative roles).
• Ability to work under time constraints while maintaining quality.
• Good communication skills and strong team-working approach.
• Reliable, self-disciplined, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work requirements or shift patterns.
• Good level of physical fitness, with the ability to lift, stand for long periods, and perform manual tasks.
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively in English.

• Previous experience in manufacturing, assembly, material handling, or similar environments.
• Experience using hand/power tools or manual handling equipment.
• Knowledge of automotive, engineering, or production processes.
• C&G, NVQ, or similar qualifications in automotive, paint, assembly, logistics, or warehouse operations.
• Understanding of Business Improvement Techniques (Level 2 or equivalent).

• Pay:
  From £12.71 per hour (overtime available at enhanced rates)
• Payment:
  Weekly via agency
• Contract:
  
  Temporary (week-by-week)
• Duration:
  Expected from absence cover (week by week, up to 6 months- subject to change)
• Start Date:
  
  Immediate
• Eligibility:
  Must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

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