General Operative (trainee)

Overview

Manufacturing Operative (trainee role) £12.50 per hour (plus overtime at time and a half). Wednesbury Taylor Blackwood Associates are currently recruiting Manufacturing Operatives on behalf of a leading organisation within the production sector, based in Wednesbury.

This is a full-time, temporary-to-permanent opportunity, offering stable hours, full training, and overtime at premium rates.

You will be working as part of a supportive production team in a modern manufacturing environment.

What's on Offer

• £12.50 per hour, plus overtime at time and a half
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Full training provided
• Temporary to permanent opportunity
• On-site parking and clean working environment
• Company pension
• All PPE provided (safety shoes, gloves, glasses, hi-visibility clothing)
• Tea, coffee, juice, and canteen facilities

The Role

• Learning all aspects of conveyor belt manufacturing, including cutting by hand and operating machinery such as slitting machines, presses, and assembly equipment
• Ensuring precise measurements to tight tolerances and performing final inspections
• Manufacturing to customer specifications and company quality standards
• Following all health & safety procedures at all times
• Operating industrial and light machinery, including hand tools
• Preparing assembly materials and processing large rolls
• Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping
• Demonstrating a flexible attitude to working hours

The Candidate

• Are motivated and willing to learn all aspects of manufacturing
• Have some previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment (full training will be provided)
• Can follow instructions accurately and maintain high-quality standards
• Are reliable, punctual, and work well as part of a team
• Have a positive attitude and a flexible approach to tasks and working hours

Interested?

If you are looking for a full-time role with long-term opportunities, training, and overtime at premium rates, apply today.

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