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General Operative (trainee)

Job details
Posting date: 05 February 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 07 March 2026
Location: Wednesbury, West Midlands
Remote working: On-site only
Company: CNW RECRUITMENT
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Manufacturing Operative (trainee role)
£12.50 per hour (plus overtime at time and a half)
Wednesbury

Taylor Blackwood Associates are currently recruiting Manufacturing Operatives on behalf of a leading organisation within the production sector, based in Wednesbury.

This is a full-time, temporary-to-permanent opportunity, offering stable hours, full training, and overtime at premium rates. You will be working as part of a supportive production team in a modern manufacturing environment.

What’s on Offer

£12.50 per hour, plus overtime at time and a half
Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Full training provided
Temporary to permanent opportunity
On-site parking and clean working environment
Company pension
All PPE provided (safety shoes, gloves, glasses, hi-visibility clothing)
Tea, coffee, juice, and canteen facilities
The Role

As a Manufacturing Operative, your responsibilities will include:

Learning all aspects of conveyor belt manufacturing, including cutting by hand and operating machinery such as slitting machines, presses, and assembly equipment
Ensuring precise measurements to tight tolerances and performing final inspections
Manufacturing to customer specifications and company quality standards
Following all health & safety procedures at all times
Operating industrial and light machinery, including hand tools
Preparing assembly materials and processing large rolls
Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping
Demonstrating a flexible attitude to working hours
The Candidate

We are keen to speak with candidates who:

Are motivated and willing to learn all aspects of manufacturing
Have some previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment (full training will be provided)
Can follow instructions accurately and maintain high-quality standards
Are reliable, punctual, and work well as part of a team
Have a positive attitude and a flexible approach to tasks and working hours
Interested?

If you are looking for a full-time role with long-term opportunities, training, and overtime at premium rates, apply today.

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