Factory Operative

  • Pickles Recruitment
  • Feb 05, 2026
Contractor Manufacturing

Job Description

Labourer / Fabricator / Warehouse Operative
Salary
£26,395 per annum (£12.69 per hour)
Job Type
Full-time Temp 2 Perm 12 Weeks
Working Hours
Monday to Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm 40 hours per week
Role Overview
We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Labourer / Fabricator / Warehouse Operative to join our team. This is a hands-on role working within a busy warehouse and fabrication environment, involving steel pipe processing, goods handling, and general warehouse operations.
The successful candidate will be confident working independently, have a strong work ethic, and take pride in maintaining high standards across all tasks.
Key Responsibilities
  • Working with steel pipe, including cutting, threading, and grooving
  • Goods In and Despatch management
  • Picking, packing, and dispatching orders using courier and warehouse systems
  • Sorting, replenishing, and organising picking locations
  • Loading and unloading delivery vehicles
  • Putting stock away and carrying out cycle counts
  • Labelling, storing, and handling goods correctly
  • Checking, reporting, and recording any damages or quality issues
  • Maintaining warehouse and yard cleanliness and hygiene
  • Carrying out basic health and safety checks and inspections
  • Occasional heavy lifting as part of the role
  • Some driving duties may be required
Skills & Experience
  • Previous machinery or fabrication experience is advantageous but not essential
  • Full training will be provided
  • Ability to work confidently without supervision
  • Good attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Strong awareness of health and safety
  • A proactive and dependable attitude
Requirements
  • Full UK Driving Licence preferred
  • Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
Benefits
  • Company pension scheme
  • 25 days holiday per year