General Operative

Company: Barrett Steel Limited
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All About the Role

Based at our Maghaberry site, we have a role available for a General Operative. The purpose of this role is to ensure customers’ orders are fulfilled to the highest standards in a fast‑paced environment. You’ll provide excellent customer service whilst operating within a safe working environment and ensuring legal compliance with all Health & Safety standards. The hours of work are rotating shifts Monday to Friday 6 am to 2 pm, then Monday to Friday 1 pm to 9 pm.

Specific Tasks

  • Pick computer‑generated orders with repetitive handling/lifting of heavy and large items.
  • Accurately record stock movement and usage, along with product identification and use of measuring equipment.
  • Work efficiently and effectively as part of a team as well as independently.
  • Handle steel.
  • Transfer stock to its location using forklift trucks and cranes.
  • Assist in the overall production and dispatch of customers’ orders.
  • Maintain high levels of Health & Safety.
  • Be adaptable and flexible in approach to work to meet operational requirements.

We Offer You

  • Highly competitive salary plus overtime.
  • Annual cycle to work scheme.
  • Company discount scheme for savings on retail and leisure.

All About You

You will have the passion, drive, and confidence to work within the business in a collaborative, creative way.

Essential Skills for the Role

  • Experience as a warehouse/yard operative.
  • A flexible attitude, results orientation, and enjoyment of working in a team environment.
  • Fork‑lift and side‑loader experience is desirable but not essential.
  • Health & Safety awareness.
  • Driving licence preferred.

How it feels to work for us

We provide a fantastic opportunity to work within a forward‑thinking organisation that is respected as the UK’s leading steel stockholder. Our people are the driving force behind Barrett Steel, and we seek individuals who are passionate, hard‑working, ambitious and demonstrate a ‘can‑do’ attitude to help us build and develop the business. Barrett Steel encourages innovative thinking and has an open door for people to lead and influence change.

Summary

  • Highly competitive salary plus overtime.
  • Hours: Rotating shifts Monday to Friday 6 am to 2 pm, then Monday to Friday 1 pm to 9 pm.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Annual cycle to work scheme.
  • Life assurance.
  • Company discount scheme for savings on retail and leisure.
  • Access to health and wellbeing services.
  • Barrett Steel pension.

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Posted: May 20th, 2026