Engineering Operative

  • Job ref: 093/00864
  • Type: Contract, Full Time, Permanent
  • Location: Grangemouth
  • Salary: £17.37 per hour
  • Recruiting office: Grangemouth
  • Date posted: 27 February 2026

Job details

  • Contract
  • Full Time
  • Permanent
  • Grangemouth
  • 17.37 USD / Year
  • Job Ref: 093/00864
  • Salary: £17.37 per hour

Hours: Monday–Friday, 07:30–17:30 (flexibility required for additional hours)

Pay:

  • £15.50/hr (accrued holidays) or
  • £17.37/hr (advanced holidays)
    Contract: 10 weeks temp via ourselves → Permanent transfer to client

About the Role

We are recruiting an Engineering Operative to support our client, working full time Monday to Friday. The role offers a wide range of mechanical and workshop tasks, involving hydraulic attachments, general engineering duties, and preparation of equipment for hire or sale.

After a 10‑week temp period through ourselves, the successful candidate will transfer permanently to our client.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out basic engineering and mechanical tasks
  • Metalworking: drilling, lathe work, grinding, band saw operation
  • Use of torque equipment
  • Disassembly and reassembly of hydraulic attachments
  • Working with hydraulic components
  • Pressure washing and cleaning of equipment
  • Basic painting and finishing
  • Basic welding tasks
  • Forklift driving (training/experience beneficial)
  • Preparing attachments for hire and sale
  • Completing service checklists and documentation
  • Following instructions, drawings, and manuals accurately
  • Maintaining attention to detail throughout all tasks

What We’re Looking For

  • Practical engineering or mechanical experience
  • Ability to use workshop tools and machinery safely
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Flexibility to work additional hours when required
  • Ability to follow technical instructions, manuals, and drawings
  • Basic welding and forklift experience desirable
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