Engineering Operative

Company: KPJ Group
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Location: Chapel en le Frith
Job Description:

We’re hiring for an Engineering Operative to join a forward-thinking company that specialises in high-quality manufacturing and fabrication at their site based in Chapel-en-le-Frith.

This is a great opportunity to work within a structured 4-day workweek, operating a variety of industrial machinery and ensuring materials are prepared to the highest standard.

What’s on offer?

  • Competitive pay – £13.54 per hour
  • 4-day workweek: Monday – Thursday 7:00am – 4:30pm
  • Overtime available at an enhanced rates
  • Employee pension contribution scheme
  • 25 days holiday
  • Death in service: x2 annual salary
  • Employee healthcare scheme
  • Annual company events

What will you be doing as an Engineering Operative?

  • Operating machinery & tools including band saws, chop saws, grinders, drill presses, and deburring tools
  • Handling & organising materials, ensuring they are prepared correctly for production
  • Cutting, weighing & measuring materials to precise specifications
  • Inspecting materials for defects and ensuring quality standards are met
  • Following technical drawings & work instructions to ensure accuracy

What do you need?

  • Experience operating industrial machinery (e.g., saws, grinders, drill presses)
  • Background in an engineering or manufacturing environment (metal fabrication or heavy machinery experience is a plus)
  • Ability to measure, cut & prepare materials accurately
  • Attention to detail, particularly in quality control & material inspection
  • NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Fabrication (desirable)

Apply today or speak with Jack at KPJ Group for more information between 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday. 

KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted.

Posted: April 15th, 2025