Multi Skilled Operative

  • Permanent
  • Tunbridge Wells, Kent
  • Posted: 1st September 2026
  • Salary: £37000.00 - £40000.00 per annum
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH17525a
  • Industry:
  • Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills:

DAYS ONLY Mon to Friday (NO NIGHTS) rotating Saturdays available at 1.5 overtime, joining a well-established manufacturing business in the Tunbridge Wells area is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Operative to support daily production operations, operate machinery, assist with manufacturing processes and ensure the safe, efficient production of high-quality products. This is a hands-on role offering excellent long-term career prospects.

What’s in it for you as a Multi-Skilled Operative:

  • Competitive salary
  • DAYS ONLY (NO NIGHTS)
  • Monday to Friday working (7:00am-5:00pm) with rotating Saturday mornings (7:00am-12:00pm) at overtime at 1.5
  • Generous pension
  • Life assurance
  • Career development and training opportunities
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Employee discounts

Key Responsibilities of the Multi-Skilled Operative:

  • Operate machinery safely and efficiently
  • Support daily operations
  • Carry out basic maintenance checks and report any issues
  • Maintain a safe and organised working environment
  • Follow Health & Safety procedures and company policies
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements of the Multi-Skilled Operative:

  • Experience within a manufacturing, production, plant or heavy industrial environment
  • Previous experience operating machinery or production equipment
  • Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
  • Proactive, hands-on approach, works well on own initiative
  • Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and safety
  • Good communication skills
  • Full UK Driving Licence

We would welcome CVs from candidates with experience as a Multi-Skilled Operative, Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Plant Operative, Process Operative, Machine Operator, Factory Operative, Production Technician, Concrete Operative, Batch Plant Operative, Quarry Operative, Yard Operative, Site Operative or similar roles within manufacturing, construction materials or heavy industry.

Location: Tunbridge Wells; easily commutable from Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Crowborough, East Grinstead, Ashford, Crawley, Orpington and surrounding areas.

To apply for this Multi-Skilled Operative opportunity, please submit your CV today

Thank you Fiona McSheffrey at E3 Recruitment

 
 

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