General Operative

About this role

GENERAL OPERATIVE SANDIACRE, NG10 5AN UP TO £33,075 DOE (INCLUDING SHIFT ALLOWANCE) 2 Shift Pattern: Days: Monday to Thursday, 06:00 – 13:40 & Friday 06:00 – 13:00 Afters: Monday to Thursday, 13:35 – 21:15 & Friday 12:55 – 19:55 Are you a hands-on General Operative with experience operating machinery, hand tools and plant equipment? Do you take pride in working safely, efficiently and as part of a production team? If so, Progress Rail would love to hear from you.

We're looking for a motivated individual to support our production operations and help deliver against our manufacturing plan. THE ROLE: As a General Operative you will be required to: Work under the direction of Team Leader/ Production Supervisor as required. Use correct measuring tools for the task in hand (including tape, verniers, calipers, gauges, and templates). Safely operate multiple machines once training has been provided, such as bandsaws, portable saws, presses, forge, flash butt welding, Electro slag welding) Use hand grinding tools, such as angle grinders and die grinders.

Operates overhead cranes to move rails and products onto machines or as required within training methods provided. Ensure compliance with Company procedures as required, including quality, safety, and environmental management processes. Maintain a tidy working environment in accordance with Company and legislative requirements. Assess and prioritise work tasks to facilitate minimum machine down time and ensure workflow continuity.

Safe use of Forklift and Sideloader vehicles THE CANDIDATE: The ideal General Operative: Awareness of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality issues Self-motivated with a proactive attitude and the ability to quickly adapt to changing production priorities Basic engineering qualification or experience Able to read and work to engineering drawings Ability to work under pressure to deadlines and targets Experience in the use of hand/ power tools (desirable) BENEFITS: Up to £33,075 DOE (including shift allowance) Company funded external qualifications, where relevant for the role Tailored training to help you learn and develop Annual professional membership funded by the Company, where relevant for the role 33 days holiday per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank/public holidays) Company pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution Life assurance cover 3.5 x salary Employee Assistance Programme Discounted gym membership – up to 25% off across 4,000 UK gyms Fuel Card – save 2-3p per litre on across 3,500 UK fuel stations including BP, Esso and Shell Various employee recognition schemes ABOUT PROGRESS RAIL: Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry.