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General Operative

Job details
Posting date: 23 February 2026
Salary: £13.76 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 March 2026
Location: Almondsbury, BS32 4BX, BS32 4BX
Remote working: On-site only
Company: GI Group Main Account
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 883_1771845690

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Summary

General Operative - Specials Department

Location: Almondsbury, Bristol (BS32)

Pay Rate: £13.76 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent

Reporting to: Specials Manager

Gi Group are recruiting General Operatives to join the Specials Department within a market‑leading manufacturer of clay building products. This hands‑on, physically active position offers long‑term stability and the opportunity to develop new skills.

Key Responsibilities

As a General Operative, you will be involved in:

  • Hand‑crafting bespoke clay blocks to meet customer requirements
  • Transferring wet clay onto stillages
  • Building accurate brick firing stacks
  • Sorting fired bricks into packs ready for dispatch
  • Maintaining excellent housekeeping and adhering to all health & safety procedures

What We're Looking For

  • Excellent timekeeping and reliable attendance
  • Self‑motivated with a proactive, positive attitude
  • Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
  • Strong awareness of health & safety standards
  • Own transport is essential due to the site location

Desirable Skills (Not Essential)

  • Experience in a continuous improvement or manufacturing environment
  • Counterbalance FLT licence
  • Any relevant training or upskilling qualifications

Working Hours

  • Monday to Thursday: 7:30am - 4:00pm
  • Friday: 7:30am - 3:00pm

Apply Today

Interested in a long‑term opportunity within a leading manufacturing team?

Apply now through this advert or call Gi Group on 0117 456 9777 for more information.

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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