General Operative in Canterbury)

Company: New Appointments Group
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Location: Canterbury
Job Description:

Job title: General Operative

Location: Canterbury (must have own transport due to location)

Salary: £26,624

Hours: Monday to Friday

The role

We are looking for a General Operative to join our clients, growing production team near to Canterbury. This role involves heavy, and physically demanding manual work within a busy manufacturing environment.

Benefits

  • 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Overtime paid at x1.5
  • Free parking on site
  • Company pension
  • Uniform provided

Key responsibilities

  • Measure, cut and prepare materials accurately using hand and power tools.
  • Assist in the production and assembly of components.
  • Carry out heavy manual handling of materials and finished products.
  • Follow technical instructions and production drawings.
  • Operate workshop equipment safely and effectively.
  • Load, unload and move materials across the site.
  • Carry out quality checks on completed work.
  • Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Experience and skills required

  • You must have your own transport due to location.
  • Experience in a hands‑on, manual labour or production environment.
  • Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
  • Reliable, punctual and a strong work ethic.
  • Forklift licence – desirable.

Next steps

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.

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Posted: April 26th, 2026