General Operative

  • Permanent
  • Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Posted: 30th April 2026
  • Salary: £13.50 - £14 per hour
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH17110
  • Industry:
  • Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills:

Due to continued growth, this well-established engineering organisation is looking to increase their headcount within the manufacturing department, offering genuine career development, growth and progression.

Employing over 100 people across Leeds, this market-leading manufacturing organisation offers specialist welding and fabrication services, as well as their own range of bespoke equipment and machinery.

This organisation is currently experiencing high levels of success and growth and has recently completed an acquisition, which will increase its market share whilst increasing its manufacturing output at its West Yorkshire production facilities.

Their LEEDS-based facility is based just a few minutes from the M62 and M1 motorways, meaning the successful candidate will easily be able to commute from surrounding towns & cities, including Wakefield, Castleford, Pontefract, Bradford, Huddersfield, Halifax, Wetherby, Selby and Barnsley.

Key Responsibilities of the General Operative:

  • Moving and distributing materials.
  • Using a variety of different hand tools (Band Saw, Pillar Drills)
  • Ensuring the working environment is kept clean and tidy.
  • Heavy manual lifting.

Working Hours of the General Operative:

  • Monday to Thursday- 07:30-16:00
  • Friday- 07:30-12:00

In return, the successful General Operative will receive:

  • £13.50-£14 Per hour.
  • Early finish on a Friday
  • Overtime available (paid at a premium)
  • Holidays begin with 28 days, rising to 33 days per annum.

To apply for the General Operative position, please click “Apply Now” and attach your most up-to-date CV. Alternatively, please contact Ismail Ahmed at E3 Recruitment for more information.

 
 

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