We are recruiting for a Workshop Operative to join a well-established, Bradford-based engineering manufacturer.

This is a permanent opportunity offering long-term stability, ongoing training, and genuine progression as the company continues to expand following significant recent investment.

The role would suit someone with a trades or practical background, particularly those with experience in painting and decorating, finishing, construction or similar hands-on environments.

With excellent overtime rates, strong company benefits, and a growing workload, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a secure, long-term role within a busy workshop environment.

What's on offer for the Workshop Operative?

• Starting pay rate of £13.32 per hour (£27,009 per annum), rising to £13.80 per hour (£27,986 per annum) following successful completion of probation


• Overtime paid at time and a half through the week


• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and your birthday off


• Matched contribution pension scheme with salary sacrifice, offering up to 5% contribution


• Sick pay scheme and death in service benefit with healthcare cash plan and personal accident insurance


• Working hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm with early finishes on Fridays


• Genuine progression and development opportunities within a growing business

Responsibilities of the Workshop Operative

• Applying fibreglass coating to modular buildings using rollers and other hand tools


• Preparing surfaces and ensuring coatings are applied evenly and to a high standard


• Working from drawings and specifications where required


• Using a variety of hand and power tools safely and efficiently


• Carrying out finishing and general workshop duties as required


• Supporting the wider production team to meet delivery deadlines


• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with company health & safety procedures

Requirements of the Workshop Operative

• Previous experience in a practical, hands-on or trades environment


• Background in painting and decorating, construction, joinery, finishing or a similar trade would be beneficial


• Comfortable using hand tools and working with your hands


• Good attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work


• Reliable and able to work effectively within a team


• Willingness to learn new skills and work in a manufacturing environment

If you think the Workshop Operative position is for you, please click “Apply” or contact Conor Wood at E3 Recruitment.