General Operative; Nightshift

An excellent opportunity has arisen for multiple General Operatives to join a well-established engineering company in the Kilrea area. Working within a busy manufacturing environment, you will play a key role in supporting production processes, ensuring manufactured components are handled efficiently, accurately, and in line with quality standards.

This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with production, quality, and logistics teams to ensure components are prepared safely and effectively for the next stage of assembly, inspection, or distribution.

• Separate machined, moulded, or fabricated parts from raw materials, runners, or sprues using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Conduct visual and dimensional checks to ensure parts meet required tolerances and standards.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to maintain consistency in part separation.
• Operate cutting, trimming, or deburring tools safely and efficiently to achieve high-quality results.
• Identify and sort parts by type, size, or production batch to streamline workflow.
• Work closely with the production, assembly, and quality teams to ensure smooth material flow.
• Record production data, faults, or process deviations as required for tracking and continuous improvement.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment desirable however full training will be provided.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Hands-on experience with basic hand tools and separation equipment.
• Understanding of manufacturing and quality control processes.

About the role:

£12.98 per hour plus 15 percent shift allowance

Monday - Wednesday (8.30 pm - 7.30 am)
Thursday (7.30 pm - 6.30 am)
Full time

Vacancy  Job  Job Sector Manufacturing Area Derry or Londonderry Location Kilrea Salary £12.98 per hour plus 15 percent shift allowance No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 40 Published date 13/02/2026 Closing date 12/03/2026 Worktime Monday - Wednesday (8.30pm - 7.30am), Thursday (7.30pm - 6.30am)

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