General Operative

MIDLAND PERSONNEL LIMITED · Barnsley, Yorkshire

General Operative at MIDLAND PERSONNEL LIMITED, based in Barnsley, Yorkshire. This is a temp to perm role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Barnsley, Yorkshire
Contract
Temp to perm
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
23 Oct 2026
Sector
Labourer

Reference https://peoplesolutions.co.uk/job/general-operative/

About the role

General Operative – Grimethorpe

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a General Operative to join our well-established client based in Grimethorpe, Barnsley. 

This is a full-time position offering ongoing work and the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate.

Working within a busy production and warehouse environment, you will be responsible for supporting daily operations while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

This role would suit candidates with experience as a Warehouse Operative, Production Operative or Packing Operative.

Rates of Pay:

  • £12.71 per hour

Shift Pattern:

As a General Operative, you will work:

  • Monday to Friday
  • 08:00 to 16:00

Benefits:

Your benefits as a General Operative are:

  • On-site parking
  • Canteen area
  • Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate
  • Full training provided
  • Long-term employment opportunities

Day-to-Day Duties:

Your duties as a General Operative are:

  • Packing foam kits
  • Lifting and handling foam products
  • Quality checking finished products
  • Working on a gluing line
  • Completing general warehouse duties
  • Training on a variety of machines and equipment

Essential Skills:

To be successful as a General Operative, you will need:

  • Previous experience in a distribution or warehouse environment
  • Excellent timekeeping and attendance
  • The ability to work to targets
  • A full valid driving licence
  • A positive and reliable attitude
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable Experience:

To be successful as a General Operative, it would be beneficial if you have:

  • Previous warehouse experience
  • Previous general operative experience
  • Experience working within a production environment

Training:

As a General Operative, you will receive:

  • Full training before commencing work
  • Ongoing support throughout your assignment
  • Training on various machines and equipment

Apply: If you are ready to take on this opportunity as a General Operative, apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

People Solutions do not charge any of their candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process 

Reference: https://peoplesolutions.co.uk/job/general-operative/ · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 23 Oct 2026 · Listed via MIDLAND PERSONNEL LIMITED

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