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General Operative

Adecco
Perth Contract GBP 24,960 – 24,960
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Job Title: General Operative
Location: Perth
Remuneration: £12.80 per hour
Contract Details: Temporary (with potential permanent opportunity)

Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a real impact? We're looking for reliable team players to join our clients busy manufacturing team in Perth

Monday - Friday - Day shifts (with early finish on Fridays)

Overtime also available at time and a half.

There are also opportunities to progress into different areas of the business.

Responsibilities:
As a General Operative, you'll be at the heart of our manufacturing team, supporting a clean and efficient workspace. Your key responsibilities include:

  • Painting & Facility Upkeep:- Painting floors, line markings, and touch-ups.

  • Light painting tasks on walls and railings.

  • Preparing surfaces for painting (sweeping, cleaning, basic sanding).

  • Previous painting experience is a plus, but training will be provided!

  • General Housekeeping:- Keeping the shop floor immaculate.

  • Operating floor-cleaning machinery (training provided).

  • Regularly emptying bins and managing waste disposal.

  • Maintaining tidy walkways and communal spaces.

  • Basic Maintenance & Odd Jobs:- Assisting with minor repairs and upkeep.

  • Supporting ad-hoc tasks as they arise.

  • Promptly reporting maintenance issues.

  • Using hand tools as needed (e.g., screwdrivers, brushes).
What We're Looking For:
  • Physical Fitness: This role is active and involves manual tasks.

  • Experience: Previous experience in painting, maintenance, or similar roles is desired but not essential.

  • Attitude: A proactive, can-do mindset with a strong attention to detail.

  • Reliability: Someone who takes pride in delivering quality work consistently.

What's On Offer:
  • Long-Term Role: Ongoing opportunities with the potential for permanent employment.

  • Day Shifts Only: Enjoy a work-life balance with no nights required.

  • Early Finish: Every Friday, get off early!

  • Training: Full training and support to help you succeed.

  • Skill Development: Opportunity to build skills in a supportive manufacturing environment.

Join us for a rewarding experience in a bustling manufacturing setting! If you're a hands-on individual with a strong work ethic and a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

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