General Operative

Milby Coldrooms Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A coldroom design and installation firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a General Operative for a full-time role. The successful candidate will supervise installations, coordinate with the Operations Manager, and ensure high-quality workmanship. Responsibilities include overseeing site work and assisting in manufacturing tasks. Ideal candidates will have DIY experience, leadership skills, and a CSCS Card. Benefits include extensive training, a pension scheme, and a stay-away bonus, among others.

Benefits

Training and upskilling opportunities

Company pension scheme

Statutory sick pay

Stay-away bonus: £15 per night

Fully paid accommodation and meals during business trips

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in general DIY.
• Knowledge of woodworking is an advantage.
• Leadership and project management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Must hold a CSCS Card.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise site installations and ensure high standards.
• Coordinate with Operations Manager and team members.
• Maintain high-quality workmanship.
• Assist with factory-based manufacturing tasks.
• Travel to remote UK site works as needed.

Skills

General DIY

Woodworking knowledge

Leadership skills

Project management skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Ability to read drawings

CSCS Card

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Milby Coldrooms Ltd is a company based in East Goscote, Leicestershire. We specialise in the design, manufacture, and installation of coldrooms for commercial clients, providing innovative solutions for our customers.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a General Operative at Milby Coldrooms Ltd. The candidate will be responsible for managing various roles, including supervising site installations, coordinating with the Operations Manager, and ensuring high-quality workmanship. The role will be primarily based in Leicester with flexibility for remote UK site work and factory-based manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising site installations and ensuring high standards are maintained.
• Coordinating with the Operations Manager and other team members.
• Maintaining high-quality workmanship in all projects.
• Assisting with factory-based manufacturing tasks as required.
• Traveling to remote UK site works when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in general DIY
• Knowledge of woodworking is an advantage
• Leadership and project management skills
• Ability to read and interpret drawings coupled with the ability to measure
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• CSCS Card
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Training and upskilling opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Statutory sick pay
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Stay-away bonus: £15 per night
• Fully paid accommodation, breakfast, lunch, and dinner during business trips
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Salary negotiable