General Operative

Job: General Operative Location: Sheffield Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 hours days & nights Days - 6am-4pm Nights - M-W, 8pm-6am, T 4pm-2am Pay: £12.93 + 15% Shift Allowance The Job A Mill Team Worker will be…

Pay rate £12.93 – £14.96/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 17 September 2026

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Job: General Operative
Location: Sheffield
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 hours days & nights
Days - 6am-4pm
Nights - M-W, 8pm-6am, T 4pm-2am

Pay: £12.93 + 15% Shift Allowance

The Job
A Mill Team Worker will be responsible for carrying out all operation activities in the mill area while ensuring the strictest of Health and Safety processes.
Duties
The main responsibilities include:

To assist with mill set ups, during size/pass changes.
To assist the Roller Operative to ensure that plant operation is performed in a safe and efficient manner
Work to complete the production in accordance with the planned output
To cut and remove scrap.
To perform all required mill duties as necessary.
Liaise with Supervisor/Team regarding production issues and plant maintenance requirements.
To perform first line maintenance as required.
Assist and undertake other duties as necessary in a safe manner
Carry out manual handling of product, tools, machinery etc. In a safe manner​​​​​​​The Person

Good Communication Skills
Previous experience within Steel or Heavy Engineering
Manual handling skills
Flexibility
Motivated
Excellent Team Player
Good Quality Awareness and attention to detail
Understand the importance on Health & Safety

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies

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