General Operative


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£29,500 to £29,500 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Portadown, BT66 6LB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	31 Aug 2026
Closing date:	30 Sept 2026

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Summary

Your new company

A well-established and growing manufacturing business in the Lurgan area is seeking a General Operative to join its production team. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent role with a stable employer offering a four-day working week and regular overtime opportunities.

Your new role

As a General Operative, you will play a key role in supporting daily production activities within a busy manufacturing environment. Duties will include:

Operating production machinery and equipment

Handling and moving steel products safely

Carrying out quality checks on finished products

Assisting with loading and unloading materials

Maintaining a clean and safe working environment

Following health and safety procedures at all times

Supporting wider production and warehouse operations as required

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience in a manufacturing, engineering or production environment

Experience operating machinery would be advantageous

Forklift licence or forklift experience is desirable but not essential

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Good communication and teamwork skills

A positive attitude and willingness to learn

What you'll get in return

Competitive pay rate of £14.00 per hour

Overtime paid at time and a half

Permanent position from day one

Monday to Thursday working pattern (12:00pm to 10:30pm)

Every Friday off

Long-term career opportunities within a growing business

Supportive team environment and ongoing training

What you'll get in return

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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