Location
Canterbury
Industry sector
Manufacturing
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
24/04/2026
Closing date
15/05/2026
Job title: General Operative
Location: Canterbury (must have own transport due to location)
Salary: £26,624
Hours: Monday to Friday
The role:
We are looking for a General Operative to join our clients, growing production team near to Canterbury. This role involves heavy, and physically demanding manual work within a busy manufacturing environment.
Benefits:
* 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Overtime paid at x1.5
* Free parking on site
* Company pension
* Uniform provided
Key responsibilities would be:
* Measure, cut and prepare materials accurately using hand and power tools.
* Assist in the production and assembly of components.
* Carry out heavy manual handling of materials and finished products.
* Follow technical instructions and production drawings.
* Operate workshop equipment safely and effectively.
* Load, unload and move materials across the site.
* Carry out quality checks on completed work.
* Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
Experience and skills required:
* You must have your own transport due to location.
* Experience in a hands-on, manual labour or production environment.
* Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
* Reliable, punctual and a strong work ethic.
* Forklift licence - desirable.
Next steps:
If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.
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