General Operatives

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 22 March 2026
LOCATION
Ilkeston
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Teamwork Communication Health & Safety Production Problem-solving Time management Flexibility Machine operation

FULL DESCRIPTION

Key activities:

  • Operate within a small team to produce rail segments
  • Minimise waste & maximise quality of products
  • Report any defects to line management
  • Carry out routine inspections of production machinery/parts
  • Ensure excellent housekeeping standards in line with site safety requirements
  • Ensure all HSQE requirements are complied with
  • Take ownership of the role
  • Operate mobile plant when necessary
  • Assist production teams to achieve daily production targets by remaining proactive & self motivated

Qualifications and skills:

  • Applications are invited from candidates with a precast concrete background though this is not essential as training will be provided
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise own workload and tasks
  • Ability work safely and in accordance with the health & safety policy
  • A flexible and positive “can do” approach with a team working attitude
  • Excellent time keeping, attendance and working flexibility
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • IOSH awareness desirable
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