Orion Electrotech
General Operative
General Operative at Orion Electrotech, based in Derby, East Midlands, paying £14.50 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £14.50 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Derby, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Labourer
- Immediate start
23% below the typical rate for labourer
Reference search-jobs/general-operative-9
About the role
Location: Derby
Pay Rate: £14.00 - £14.50 per hour
Contract: 6-Week Contract
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 2:30pm
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
General Operative - Engineering Workshop
We are currently recruiting for a General Operative to join a busy manufacturing and engineering workshop in Derby on a 6-week contract.
This is a hands-on role supporting the production team with a variety of workshop duties. The successful candidate will be reliable, hardworking, and comfortable working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the operation of CNC machinery
- Feeding materials into machinery
- Loading and unloading materials and finished products
- Assisting Press Brake Operatives with daily production activities
- General workshop cleaning and housekeeping
- Moving materials throughout the workshop
- Maintaining a safe and organised working environment
- Supporting the wider production team as required
Candidate Requirements
- Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, or workshop experience preferred
- Comfortable with manual handling and lifting duties
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Reliable and punctual
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
What's on Offer?
- £14.00 - £14.50 per hour
- 6-week contract
- Immediate start available
- Early finish every Friday
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Opportunity to gain experience within a busy engineering workshop
Interested?
Apply today with your CV or contact Chloe at Orion Electrotech on [phone removed] for more information.
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Reference: search-jobs/general-operative-9 · Posted 20 hours ago · Closes 9 Dec 2026 · Listed via Orion Electrotech
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