General Operative
Are you interested in joining a well-established and growing manufacturing company? Due to continued growth, Tricel is currently seeking a reliable, hardworking, and motivated General Operative to join the manufacturing team at Tricel Gloucester.
As a General Operative, you will play a vital role within the manufacturing function of the business. This is a hands-on role, responsible for operating machinery, supporting assembly and stores activities, and ensuring products are manufactured, packed, and dispatched efficiently while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and housekeeping. This role is suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced factory environment, can work flexibly, and takes pride in producing quality work.
This position operates a shift rotation: Week 1: 06:00 - 14:00 (Monday to Friday) ; Week 2: 14:00 - 22:00 (Monday to Friday) and reports directly to the Manufacturing Manager.
Responsibilities
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Responsible for operating the Factory presses, ensuring best practice and safety procedures are adhered to at all times;
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Responsible for working in all areas of the factory including; SMC, drilling machines, stores & assembly;
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Preparing & loading goods for despatch, following Company procedure, as required to meet the needs of the business;
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Assisting with forklift duties, where a licence is held;
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Packing materials for movement and storage around the Factory and despatch;
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Labelling of goods;
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Assisting goods inwards with picking, packing and labelling for the daily manifest;
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Responsible for putting stock away & taking part in monthly stock takes;
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Responsible for the general housekeeping of the factory, ensuring H&S guidelines are followed at all times;
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Responsible for ensuring the safety of yourself & others working on site, at all times, reporting any issues or concerns to management; Ensuring all work meets quality and compliance requirements
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Any other duties as assigned by the management team, in order to meet the needs of the business.
Qualifications/ Skills
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Experience of working within a manufacturing environment is desirable;
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Ability to work under pressure;
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Ability to work cross-functionally in all aspects of the factory;
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Have an eye for detail to ensure accuracy and precision;
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Possess a good level of numeracy skills;
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Ability to work flexibly & willing to do overtime when available;
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Ability to carry out manual handling activities, including lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving heavy loads up to 29kg
What do we offer?
At Tricel, we value our people and recognise their contribution to our success. We offer:
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Hourly rate: £13.52
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Holiday entitlement: 22 days plus bank holidays
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Shift rotation: Week 1: 06:00 - 14:00; Week 2: 14:00 - 22:00 (Monday to Friday)
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A stable and secure role within a growing international business
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A supportive team environment
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Strong focus on Health, Safety, and Wellbeing
About Tricel
Tricel is a family-run business founded in 1973 by Anne Stack and Con Stack and continues to be led by the Stack family. The company provides market-leading solutions, operating in sectors such as water treatment, construction, storage, and composite manufacturing. With manufacturing facilities across the UK and Europe and over 600 employees, Tricel continues to grow through innovation, sustainability, and customer excellence.
