651 General Operative jobs in the United Kingdom

General Operative

Sheffield ( Meadowhall Area )

Permanent

Days

Our client, a manufacturing business in the Meadowhall area of Sheffield, have an urgent requirement to recruit a general operative to join their growing team.

Role

To support the daily operations of the facility by carrying out a range of duties, including goods in/dispatch, jigging, wiring, masking & general housekeeping. The role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality production in line with company standards and health & safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Masking & Jigging
• Apply masking to components as per job specifications.
• Securely jig parts ready for electroplating, ensuring correct placement and quality standards.
• Packing & Despatch
• Carefully pack finished goods for storage or delivery, following handling and protection procedures.
• Label and prepare shipments in accordance with customer and company requirements.
• Safely operate a counter balance forklift truck to move materials, components, and finished goods.
• Carry out pre-use checks and report any issues with equipment.
• Carry out safely the emptying and cleaning of plating tanks & rinses when required.
• Follow correct disposal and handling procedures for chemicals and waste.

Housekeeping

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Follow 5S principles and ensure compliance with health & safety standards.

General Duties

• Support production teams with ad-hoc labouring tasks.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Report hazards, defects, or incidents immediately to the supervisor.

Ideal candidates will have had previous experience of working within a manufacturing environment and ideally have a valid FLT Licence

This is a permanent position where you will be expected to work the following hours:

7:45am - 4:15pm Monday to Thursday and 7am -1pm on a Friday

In return you can expect a starting rate of 12.75 per hour

This vacancy is being advertised by AMF Recruitment Ltd, a specialist recruitment business supporting the manufacturing industry.

Overview

We are recruiting for a SiteOperative for work supporting one of our clients on a job in Scarborough. This is a great opportunity to get involve on a busy and developing project.

Requirements

Skilled Operativemust hold:

• CSCS Card
• Be able and willing to help out with general operative work
• Setting up a new site which is due to start
• Previous experience on construction site
• Any other certs would be benifical

Key Details

• Start Date : 13/10/2025
• Duration : Few weeks, could be longer
• Location : Scarborough
• Shifts : (Apply online only) , Mon - Friday

If interested, please apply and one of our consultants will call you back.

Job Title: General Operative
Location: Rochdale
Rate of Pay: £12.21 per hour.
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 7:15 AM – 4:00 PM & Friday: 7:15 AM – 1:40 PM

**This is an immediate start for the right candidate pending a successful interview at the company**

About the Role:

We are currently recruiting for a general operative on behalf of our client in Rochdale. This is an excellent opportunity to join a clean, friendly, and professional working environment with long-term prospects. The role is offered on an ongoing temporary basis, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating light machinery (training provided)
• General shop floor and manual handling duties
• Assisting with site labouring tasks (no CSCS card required)
• Preparing materials for production
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of the work area
• Supporting team members with day-to-day tasks

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience in a timber yard or as a joiner is highly desirable
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Up-to-date CV

What’s on Offer:

• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity for long-term employment and progression
• Competitive hourly rate with increase upon permanent placement

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV online or send it directly to (url removed).

Please Note:
If you do not hear back within 7 days of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest.

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• Operating machinery and equipment safely and efficiently
• Assembling products or components according to specifications
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure products meet required standards
• Loading and unloading materials or goods
• Packing and labelling finished products for dispatch
• Maintaining a clean and organised work area
• Following health and safety procedures at all times
• Supporting other departments as required

• Practical, hands-on approach to varied tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining site standards.
• Quick learner with a positive attitude
• IT Literate

Vacancy- General Operative

Location- Barnstone, NG13 9JT

Rate: £20.94


Hours - Mon-Fri mainly - 6am-2pm but also hours to include flexibility depending on time of year and specific projects = 8am-4pm / 12pm-8pm on request

Required Skills -
Counterbalance FLT license refreshed within last 3 years. Some experience necessary.
Able to carry out physically demanding labouring tasks.

Desirable Skill -
Any construction or groundworks experience

Job Description
Responsible for general site maintenance. Painting, concreting, cleaning of large spillages of sand and cement. Operating of FLT to move skips and equipment to required location.
Self motivated, independent and good team player


If you are interested in the role please contact Bruno Bagi (phone number removed) or (phone number removed)

***Great Opportunity***

We are looking for a General Operatives in Malvern to join a  busy team in the Engineering industry 

Immediate starts, Possible permanent position after a succesful trial period 

Duties:

• Prepping components ready to be loaded into the machine
• Overseeing the smooth running of the machine
• Reporting any production issues to Supervisor,
• Keeping working area clean and tidy
• Always adhering to health and safety 
• Checking the quality of the final product
• Packing finished products 

Skills and experience:

• Previous experience working in a factory environment  
• Can do attitude
• Able to well well in a team, or on own initiative 

Hours of work:

• Mon - Thurs 07:45 - 16:45
• Fri 07:45 - 12:45

Rate of Pay:

• £12.21 perhour 
• Overtime available after 40hrs

Interested! Please call Multistaff on (phone number removed) press option 2 and ask for Freddie or Victoria. 

Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd are an award-winning, independent recruiter who support companies across the East Midlands and Yorkshire. We work with a wide range of companies within the Industrial/Engineering/Commercial sectors, bringing local jobs to local people, just like YOU!

Edwards Employment Solutions are recruiting for a General Operative to work with one of our Chesterfield based clients. 

This is a great opportunity in a Temp-Perm role for the right candidate.

If you have Warehouse experience and a strong physical ability apply with a current CV. 

Details - General Operative

• £12.21 per hour

• 7:30am-5:30pm

• 12 week Temp moving to Perm for the right candidate

• Onsite parking

• Accrue up to 28 days annual leave per year 

Must have:

• A strong physical ability

• Experience in a warehouse operative role

Why work on behalf of EES you ask?

• Dedicated team to support your working journey.

• Honesty and transparency – we will tell you the true length of your assignment!

• Communication – you will always be able to contact us!

• We work in partnership with our clients – we don’t just send you anywhere!

• We have empathy – life happens!

Did you answer yes to most of the above? Are you reliable and trustworthy?

Contact us today!

Job Role: General Operative
Location: Leicester, LE4
Shift: 07:30am to 04:30pm / 07:30am to 12:30pm on a Friday
Pay Rate: 12.32 per hour + Overtime available

Package & Benefits:

• 4 day working week (finishing at 12.30pm on Friday)
• On-site parking
• Birthday day off
• Long service award
• Company pension scheme
• Company events
• Regular social nights out

Our Client:

A leading UK Investment Casting manufacturer which has been supplying major OEM's and suppliers across many industries for over 50 years. The offer bespoke and often very complex components in an extensive range of metals and specialist alloys.

Our client is looking to recruit a General Operative who is willing to learn and develop in a manufacturing environment.

The role will involve working as part of a team; demonstrating flexibility with a willingness to learn and embrace new skills.

The ideal person will actively participate in the priming and shelling operations of the manufacturing process with accurate precision whilst meeting customer expectations.

Previous experience of working within a manufacturing environment would be beneficial but not essential as full training will be given.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out manufacturing operations, in line with works and quality procedures.
• Aim to achieve nil breakages through quality of the assemblies and completed components.
• Apply even and correct number of coats, and adhere to the drying times stated, in accordance with instructions on process sheet.
• Ensure the correct mix is made up with correct ratios, undertake slurry checks on a regular basis to ensure they are within working limits, and record results.
• Adhere to all H&S policies and procedures and ensure correct protective clothing and equipment (PPE) is worn at all times.

Apply:

To apply for this position please submit and up to date CV and one of our Recruitment Team will be in touch.

Staffline is recruiting General Operatives to work for their client in Albrighton.

The rate of pay is £12.21 - £8.31 per hour.

This is a full-time role working fixed shifts and the hours of work are:
- 8am to 4.30pm

Applicants need to have their own transport.

Your Time at Work

As a General Operative your duties include:

- Working mainly in a field using various gardening tools
- Weeding/rooting
- Lifting and loading/unloading vehicles
- De-leafing, pruning, and labelling

Gloves and waterproofs will be provided depending on the department you work in.

Warm clothing must be worn for this job as it is outdoors, so clothing must suit cold, outdoor weather during the winter season.

Our Perfect Worker

Our perfect worker will have a good level of fitness to carry out certain tasks.

Applicants must have their own transport for this job as it is not accessible by public transport.

No previous experience necessary as full training is provided.

Key Information and Benefits

- Earn 2.21 - 8.31 per hour
- Full time
- Temp to perm opportunity
- On-site support from Staffline
- Canteen on site
- Free car parking on site
- Free hot drinks
- Full training provided

Job ref: 1DAR

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