General Operative

General Operative/Production Technician 

This is a great opportunity if you like to be hands on , dislike being still and enjoy to get stuck into task and enhance your skills.

Location: Alfreton
Salary: Starting at £28,571.40 per annum (50-hour week)

Temp to Perm 

6:00 am - 4:00 pm

Additional Benefits:

• Overtime: Saturday (1.5x), Sunday (2x)
• Callouts: £50 per call
• Opportunity to increase salary to £34,000 within the first year through progression and meeting banding targets
• Early finish on Fridays with shorter breaks
• Full PPE provided (steel toe cap boots required)
• Great company culture focused on training, development, and career progression

Our client in Alfreton is seeking an adaptable, hands-on General Operative who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This is a dynamic position that combines technical, mechanical, and warehouse responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pre-use checks on all equipment (training provided).
• Proactively identify and report safety concerns.
• Adhere to all health and safety guidelines, always wearing PPE.
• Participate in factory meetings and contribute to process improvements.
• Perform production, fabrication, and warehouse duties as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping standards at the end of each shift.
• Ensure all work meets quality standards and complete quality checks as directed.
• Report any quality issues to the line manager or Factory Manager.
• Accurately track data using barcodes.
• Follow quality control processes for all manufactured products.

• Experience with tools such as angle grinders would be useful.
• Mechanical, technical, or fabrication background advantageous.
• Forklift truck (FLT) driving experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Adaptable, hardworking, and willing to take on diverse tasks.
• Resilient, proactive, and a team player who doesn't like to sit still.

If you’re a motivated individual with a strong work ethic and a desire to excel, we’d love to hear from you!