General Operative - Metalwork
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 to £16.24 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2026 |
| Location: | Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 7EE |
| Company: | Connect Appointments |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | KO-LIV_1772123272 |
Summary
Connect Appointments have a new opportunity for a General Operative to join our Livingston based client.
What's on offer? A full-time ongoing opportunity with both day and back shift available:
- Day Shift: Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm (with a early Friday finish) - paid at £12.21 per hour
- OR
- Back Shift: Monday to Thursday, 1:30pm to 12am (with an early Friday finish) - paid at £16.24 per hour
We're seeking someone to join the metalwork department, where you will help to clean/prepare parts for painting. In this role you will:
- Clean and degrease metal components to remove oil, grease, rust, and contaminants prior to painting
- Prepare surfaces by sanding, grinding, wire brushing, or shot blasting to meet painting specifications
- Mask and position parts correctly for painting or powder coating processes
- Inspect prepared parts to ensure surfaces meet required quality standards before painting
- Maintain a clean and safe work area, including proper disposal of waste materials
- Follow health and safety procedures, including correct use of PPE and safe handling of chemicals and equipment
To be successful you will have previous experience working in a production or manufacturing environment. Combined with the ability to follow verbal and written instructions; have good attention to detail; and strong time-keeping and organisational skills.
APPLY NOW or give us a call on 01506 449 944 to get started.
CALIV