Are you a hardworking and reliable individual looking for your next opportunity within a busy industrial environment?

We're looking for a General Operative to join a well-established structural steel business, supporting the safe movement, storage and preparation of steel products and fabricated components. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company offering long-term stability, excellent benefits and ongoing training.

Working as part of an experienced operations team, you'll play a key role in ensuring materials are handled safely, customer orders are prepared accurately and the yard and workshop operate efficiently.

The Role

As a General Operative, you'll support a variety of workshop and yard activities, ensuring steel products are safely loaded, unloaded, stored and prepared for dispatch. You'll also help maintain excellent housekeeping standards and contribute to a safe and organised working environment.

This is a physically active role suited to someone who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in delivering high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Load and unload structural steel sections and fabricated components.

• Prepare, check and securely band fabricated items ready for dispatch.

• Organise materials within the yard to support efficient operations.

• Carry out general labouring and yard operative duties.

• Operate a Counterbalance Forklift Truck (where authorised).

• Assist with stock control and material movements.

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the workshop and yard.

• Handle materials safely using correct manual handling techniques.

• Work closely with colleagues to meet production and dispatch deadlines.

• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and promote a safe working environment.

About You

We're looking for someone who is reliable, safety-conscious and enjoys working as part of a team.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a General Operative, Yard Operative or Labourer.

• Experience within a steel fabrication, steel stockholding, manufacturing, construction or heavy industrial environment.

• A valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence.

• Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.

• Experience handling heavy materials.

• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• A strong work ethic with excellent reliability and punctuality.

Desirable

• Experience working with structural steel or fabricated steelwork.

• Previous experience in a steel stockyard or fabrication workshop.

• Overhead crane experience or additional material handling qualifications.

Working Hours

• Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 4:30pm

• Friday: 7:30am - 12:30pm

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Company pension scheme.

• Sick pay scheme.

• Health plan.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Share Save scheme.

• Option to purchase additional annual leave.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

• Long-term career prospects within a successful and growing business.

If you're looking for a stable, hands-on role where you can build a long-term career in the structural steel industry, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.