Job Description

General Operative

The General Operative is a key contributor to the company's manufacturing processes, responsible for operating presses, drilling machines, and a range of assembly equipment. This role also involves assisting with packaging tasks, managing the movement of goods, and maintaining effective inventory control to support smooth production flow.

Hours:

07:30 - 16:00 (Monday - Thursday) and 06:00 - 14:00 (Friday)

Responsibilities:

Operate factory presses, consistently following best practices and safety protocols. Prepare and load goods for dispatch in accordance with company procedures and business requirements. Work across all areas of the factory, including SMC, drilling machines, stores, and assembly operations. Support forklift operations where licensed to do so. Pack materials for internal movement, storage, and outbound dispatch. Accurately label goods for identification and tracking. Assist the goods-inwards team with picking, packing, and labelling items for the daily manifest. Organise and store stock efficiently and participate in monthly stocktaking activities. Maintain cleanliness and order across the factory floor, adhering to health and safety regulations at all times. Take responsibility for personal and team safety on site, promptly reporting any hazards or concerns to management. Ensure product and process quality standards are upheld. Perform additional duties as assigned by the management team to support operational needs.

Candidate Profile

Previous manufacturing operative experience is advantageous but not essential - full on the job training provided. Upbeat, 'can-do' attitude. Organised. Excellent communication skills.

About Tricel

Tricel, a family-run business, was founded in 1973 by Anne Stack and Con Stack. The company began by producing products from glass-reinforced plastics (GRP). It expanded its exports and established manufacturing facilities throughout the UK and Europe by implementing a comprehensive growth strategy in the 1990s and 2000s. The Stack family leads Tricel, which provides market-leading solutions in over 50 countries. Among the markets served by the company are storage tanks, pumps, sewage treatment tanks, construction products, and lubricant distribution. With its headquarters in Killarney, the Tricel Group consists of 15 companies across Europe, including seven manufacturing facilities. The company employs more than 600 people at these locations. The company has grown domestically and internationally by manufacturing locally, exporting, partnering with local distributors, and acquiring companies that enhance its product capabilities and geographical reach. In the next five years, the company's roadmap for growth will continue to be based on three main pillars: Customer Excellence, Innovation & Sustainability.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person