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General Operative

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  • Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England
  • Temp to perm,
  • undefined,
  • CS/GLos
  • 04/03/2026
Job description

Job Title: General Operative

Location: Gloucester GL1

Pay Rate: £12.50 - £15.00 p/h DOE

Contract: Temporary ongoing with permanent opportunities available

 

Gap Personnel are recruiting on behalf of our established, family-owned client for a General Operative to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone practical, reliable, and eager to learn. While previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment would be advantageous, it is not essential - full training will be provided. Our client is seeking a motivated individual with a strong work ethic and a willingness to develop new skills.

The Role:

  • Cutting foam to required sizes and shapes using industrial machinery

  • Working from written instructions, drawings, and templates

  • Ensuring accuracy and quality of finished products

  • Carrying out manual handling duties, including some heavy lifting

  • Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment

  • Supporting the wider production team as required

About You:

  • Comfortable working with both imperial and metric measurements

  • Practical and hands-on approach

  • Physically fit and able to undertake manual work

  • Reliable, enthusiastic, and keen to learn

  • A strong team player with a positive attitude

 

Working Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 12:30pm & 1:00pm – 4:30pm
Friday: 7:00am – 1:00pm
(Overtime may be available or required.)

 

Holiday Entitlement:
20 days per annum (increasing to 22 days after 2 years’ service), plus bank holidays.
Please note: 4 days of annual leave must be taken during the Christmas/New Year shutdown.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure long-term employment with a supportive and well-established business.

Sound like the job for you? Click APPLY to upload your CV and one of our friendly team will be in contact. Don’t have a CV? Call to the office on 01452 302852.

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