Major Industrial
General Operative
General Operative at Major Industrial, based in Shipley, Yorkshire, paying £13.76 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £13.76 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Shipley, Yorkshire
- Closing date
- Sector
- Labourer
27% below the typical rate for labourer
Reference 638480862687923960
About the role
Job Description
We are currently looking for a General Operative to join our busy production and manufacturing team.
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The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of general production, assembly and furnace work, supporting the team to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Carrying out general production and manufacturing duties. \n
- Assembly work using hand and power tools. \n
- Operating and working around furnaces. \n
- Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings. \n
- Measuring and checking components to ensure they meet required specifications. \n
- Following production instructions and working to set procedures. \n
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment. \n
- Carrying out manual handling and heavy lifting of materials, typically 10-30kg. \n
- Working as part of a team to meet production targets and deadlines. \n
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Requirements
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- Previous experience in a production, manufacturing or engineering environment is desirable. \n
- Experience using hand and power tools. \n
- Ability to read and understand detailed technical/engineering drawings. \n
- Previous furnace or foundry experience would be an advantage. \n
- Good attention to detail and a strong work ethic. \n
- Ability to work safely and follow instructions. \n
- Physically capable of regular manual handling and lifting of 10-30kg. \n
- Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team. \n
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Shift Pattern
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Week 1
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- Monday-Thursday: 6:00am-2:00pm \n
- Friday: 6:00am-11:00am \n
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Week 2
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- Monday-Thursday: 2:00pm-10:00pm \n
- Friday: 11:00am-4:00pm \n
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This is a rotating two-week shift pattern.
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Pay
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£13.76 per hour
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If you have practical experience in production or manufacturing, are confident using power tools, can read detailed drawings and are comfortable with manual handling, we would like to hear from you.
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Apply now to join our production team.
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INDAC
Reference: 638480862687923960 · Posted 2 hours ago · Closes 12 Dec 2026 · Listed via Major Industrial
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