Manufacturing Operative

Company: CMD Recruitment Limited
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Location: Melksham
Job Description:

Manufacturing Operative (CMD-13421) Melksham, England

Salary: GBP17.56 – GBP17.56 per annum

Manufacturing OperativeOngoing Temporary Contract

Location: MelkshamPay:£17.56 per hour (includes shift premium)Job Type:Ongoing Contract | Full-Time | SHIFTHours:06:00 – 14:00 Mon – Fri / 14:00 – 00:00 Mon – Thur. Rotating weeklyImmediate Start Available

We are recruiting for an Manufacturing Operative to join a leading engineering and manufacturing company within the rail industry.

This is a hands-on, physical role working in a dirty and noisy workshop environment, stripping down, cleaning, and refurbishing brake calipers and related components.

This role is ideal for candidates with mechanical, assembly, production, manufacturing, or hands-on experience, as well as those with a strong work ethic looking to develop technical skills. Full training is provided.

Key Duties:

  • Stripping down brake calipers and mechanical components
  • Cleaning and refurbishing parts ready for reassembly
  • Using hand tools to dismantle and rebuild units
  • Inspecting components for wear and defects
  • Working in a busy production workshop environment

Skills & Experience:

  • Mechanical, assembly, or manufacturing experience preferred
  • Experience using hand tools (spanners, torque wrenches, etc.)
  • Ability to follow instructions and processes
  • Comfortable working in a dirty / noisy workshop environment
  • Confident using hand tools

This role would suit candidates with experience as:

  • Mechanical Assembly Operative
  • Mechanical Fitter / Assembler
  • Vehicle Mechanic or Vehicle Technician
  • Motor Mechanic

Backgrounds considered: assembly operative, production operative, warehouse operative, mechanical fitter, vehicle mechanic, technician

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Posted: July 26th, 2026