General Operative in Hitchin, Hertfordshire

General Operative

Permanent

£13.50 - £14.00 per hour

Days

Hitchin

Join a Growing Engineering Business

We are recruiting for a General Operative to join a well-established and growing sheet metal manufacturing business supplying high-quality fabricated components to customers across a range of industries.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in producing high-quality finished products.

The Role

Working as part of the production team, you will be involved in a variety of workshop duties, ensuring fabricated and welded sheet metal components are finished to the highest standards before dispatch.

Key responsibilities include:

• Linishing and finishing welded sheet metal components
• Removing sharp edges, marks and imperfections from fabricated parts
• Preparing products for the next stage of manufacture or final dispatch
• Assisting with general workshop and production duties
• Supporting fabrication and welding teams as required
• Conducting visual quality checks on completed work
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Following health and safety procedures at all times

What We're Looking For

We are keen to speak with candidates who have experience within manufacturing, fabrication or engineering environments.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or workshop environment
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Experience linishing, deburring or finishing metal components would be advantageous – training can be provided for the right candidate
• A good eye for detail and quality
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Reliability and excellent timekeeping

What's on Offer?

• Permanent, stable employment
• Opportunities for overtime
• Ongoing training and development
• Modern manufacturing environment
• Supportive team culture
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business

If you're looking to join a market-leading sheet metal manufacturer where your work genuinely contributes to producing high-quality engineered products, we'd love to hear from you.

To be considered for this position, please send us your CV ASAP by applying to this advert!