Manufacturing Operative
| Company: | The Best Connection |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.30 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Sheffield, S1 2PA |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 13 Aug 2026 |
Summary
We're recruiting Manufacturing Operatives to join a well-established engineering manufacturer. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a background in engineering, manufacturing, machining, metalwork, fabrication, or industrial production who are looking for a long-term career with full training, career progression, and regular pay increases as they develop new skills.
This role is based within a busy engineering environment, producing precision-engineered components. We are particularly interested in applicants who have previous experience working in an engineering or manufacturing setting.
Working Hours
Training Period (First 6–8 Weeks):
Monday to Thursday: 7:00am – 4:00pm
Friday: 7:00am – 1:00pm
After Training:
Rotating 12-hour day shifts: 6:00am – 6:00pm
Working 3 or 4 days per week (Monday to Friday only)
Pay
£13.30 per hour during initial training
£14.36 per hour after successfully completing the first level of training (typically within 6–12 months)
Further opportunities to train on additional machinery and processes, with the potential for further pay increases
Duties Include
Operating a range of engineering grinding machinery
Working with CNC crush grinders and Gockel grinding machines
Loading and unloading materials
Inspecting finished components and carrying out quality checks
Following engineering drawings and production procedures where required
Maintaining high health and safety standards
Supporting general manufacturing operations
Manual handling and heavy lifting as part of the role
Some employees may also receive training in cylindrical grinding, which is a more physically demanding role involving lifting and slinging operations. Full training will be provided.
About You
Previous experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment is preferred.
Experience operating machinery, working with metal components, machining, fabrication, assembly, or production within an engineering business would be highly advantageous.
Willing to learn new skills and train on specialist machinery.
Comfortable with manual handling and occasional heavy lifting.
Reliable, hardworking, and able to work as part of a team.
A forklift licence would be an advantage but is not essential.
If you have experience in engineering, manufacturing, machining, fabrication, metalwork, CNC, or industrial production and are looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with excellent training and career progression, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!