Engineering Operative

Rotherham, England
£14.00 per hour + night shift allowance

About the Role

On behalf of our client, we are recruiting Engineering Operatives to join a busy production facility based in Rotherham. This is a full-time, permanent position operating on a rotating shift pattern within a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment.

Shift Patterns:

• Days:
  Monday to Thursday 06:00 – 14:00
  Friday 06:00 – 12:30

• Afternoons:
  Monday to Thursday 13:00 – 21:00
  Friday 12:00 – 18:30

• Nights:
  Monday to Thursday 20:30 – 06:00
  Friday 18:00 – 03:00
  (Night shift allowance applies)

Key Responsibilities

• Processing computer-generated orders involving repetitive handling and lifting of heavy or large items

• Accurately recording stock movement and usage

• Identifying materials and using measuring equipment

• Operating production and engineering machinery including CNC-controlled equipment

• Moving materials using forklifts and overhead cranes (training provided if required)

• Supporting production and dispatch activities

• Working effectively both independently and as part of a team

• Maintaining high standards of health and safety

• Being flexible to meet operational requirements

Pay & Benefits

• £14.00 per hour Increase after Trainining

• Night shift allowance

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Pension scheme

• Life assurance

• Cycle to work scheme

• Employee discount scheme

• Access to health and wellbeing support

• Training and development opportunities

About You

• Previous experience in an engineering, manufacturing, or production environment

• Mechanically minded with good attention to detail

• Comfortable working with machinery or learning CNC-based processes

• Reliable, flexible, and team-focused

• Strong health and safety awareness

• Experience with forklifts, cranes, or similar equipment is advantageous but not essential

Why Apply?

This role offers a stable, long-term opportunity within a well-established operation, competitive hourly pay, shift allowances, and opportunities to develop engineering and manufacturing skills.