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Factory Operative ,Ballymena Road, Ballymoney FOB0126

Job Description

Applicate Date: 28th April 2026

The Role: We are seeking motivated individuals to support our team of fabricators in producing high-quality products for a diverse range of customers. Successful candidates will perform general engineering duties in a workshop environment, such as painting, drilling, and sanding, with opportunities for skills development.

Experience Required:

  • Assembly Operative experience
  • High attention to detail (e.g., measuring, cutting)
  • Metal work finishing (using grinders, etc.)

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

  • Experience with hand tools, abrasive wheels, drills, etc.
  • Awareness of health, safety, and environmental concerns in a manufacturing setting
  • A mechanical mindset, including accurate use of measuring equipment
  • Good communication skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to tackle a varied and physically demanding workload
  • Experience in material handling or working in a stores function (beneficial)
  • Competence in operating counterbalanced forklift trucks (advantageous)

Schedule:

  • Day shift: Monday to Thursday
  • Paid overtime on Friday
  • Potential evening/night shifts as required (no Sunday operations)

Benefits:

  • Excellent opportunities for personal development and internal progression
  • 4-day working week
  • On-site parking Job Types:
  • Full-time, Permanent

 

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