General Operative, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Salary & Benefits

• 34,399.04 - 45,864 per annum (depending on shift pattern and hours worked)
• Full training provided
• Long-term stable employment within a manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to develop specialist skills within coatings and production processes
• Enhanced pay for night shift working

The Role
We are recruiting General Operatives within the Rotherham area to join a busy manufacturing facility producing engineered steel storage and containment systems used across key infrastructure industries.

This is a hands-on factory-based role supporting production processes within a structured manufacturing environment.
As a General Operative a significant part of the role will be based within the coatings area, working with coated sheet glass and associated materials, supporting preparation, handling, inspection, and general production activities prior to dispatch.
Following training, Operatives will be expected to work flexibly across different areas of the factory depending on production requirements, although the majority of time will be spent within coatings.

What You'll Be Doing

• Working safely in line with company procedures and HSE standards
• Supporting production targets and dispatch deadlines
• Handling and preparing coated sheet glass and related materials within the coatings area
• Using grinding tools and lifting equipment where required
• Loading and unloading machinery and production equipment
• Carrying out general factory and production duties
• Inspecting goods to ensure quality and specification standards are met
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment
• Ensuring correct use of PPE and equipment at all times

General Operative Shift Patterns:
Day Shift (6:00am - 6:00pm)

• 10 hours paid at 13.50 per hour
• 1.5 hours paid at time-and-a-half ( 20.25 per hour)
• 30-minute unpaid break
• Typical shift earnings: 165.38

Night Shift (6:00pm - 6:00am)

• 10 hours paid at 18.00 per hour
• 1.5 hours paid at time-and-a-half ( 27.00 per hour)
• 30-minute unpaid break
• Typical shift earnings: 220.50

What We're Looking For
We are keen to hear from candidates with experience in:

• Manufacturing or production environments
• Industrial coatings or finishing environments
• Engineering or workshop settings
• Warehousing or general industrial roles

Full training will be provided for the right Operatives with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

About You as a General Operative

• Reliable and safety conscious
• Good attention to detail
• Able to work well within a team
• Willing to learn and develop new skills
• Able to follow instructions and processes
• Flexible to support different areas of production when required

Additional Information

• Long-term opportunity within a well-established manufacturing environment
• Structured working environment with clear processes and standards
• Strong focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement

If this Operative role sounds of interest to you, please click apply, alternatively call (phone number removed) and ask for Georgie Ireland for more information!