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Ashton Recruitment was established in Belfast in 2004, but our experience in recruitment spans much longer than that. With over 25 years of industry experience, our Managing Director, Karen Ferran, has built long-standing relationships with businesses across Northern Ireland who trust us to help them find the right people.
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We are currently recruiting General Operatives for a range of leading companies across multiple sites in the Belfast area. These roles offer a great opportunity to gain experience in both port and warehouse environments, supporting the efficient handling, movement, and storage of goods.
Position: Adhoc Workers- General Operatives/ Warehouse Operatives
Location: Belfast
Duration: Temporary Ongoing (Shifts will be confirmed on a Weekly/ Daily Basis)
Rate of Pay: £12.96 to £13.00 per hour with some companies offering overtime at weekends and after 6pm (£15.96 per hour)
Shifts:
Monday to Friday- 8am to 5pm
Saturdays and Sundays- 12:30pm to 8:30pm
Monday to Friday- 4 hour shift
Duties will include (but not be limited to):
- Loading and unloading goods from vehicles, ships, or containers using manual handling or equipment (e.g. forklifts, pallet trucks).
- Picking, packing, and preparing orders for dispatch accurately and efficiently.
- Receiving, inspecting, and storing deliveries, ensuring correct documentation and stock rotation.
- General labouring tasks, including moving materials, site clean-up, and supporting skilled workers as required.
- Operating machinery and tools, following site safety protocols and proper procedures (training provided if necessary).
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work environment, indoors and outdoors.
- Following health and safety regulations and wearing appropriate PPE at all times.
- Flexible working across multiple sites and adapting to varying tasks in port, warehouse, or general industrial settings.
Essential Criteria:
- Previous experience in port, warehouse, or general labouring work
- Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling tasks
- Flexible with shifts and able to work across multiple sites
- Good understanding of health & safety
- Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions
- Basic English communication skills
- Eligible to work in the UK
Desirable Criteria:
- CSR Card
Note: Our client will supply PPE (Not including Safety Boots) and undertake Drug & Alcohol Tests unannounced.
Ashton Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Business
Job Features
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We're recruiting General Operatives to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Cookstown. This is a fantastic opportunity for motivated individuals who enjoy hands-on work and want to build a long-term career within a supportive production environment.
Location: Cookstown
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 6:45am to 3:45pm, Friday 6:45am to 2:15pm
Pay: £12.71 per hour, increasing to £12.91 per hour after successfully completing the 6-month probation period.
Benefits
- Free on-site parking.
- Health & wellbeing programme.
- Referral programme.
- Full training provided.
Main Duties
- Support operations across multiple production departments.
- Assist with the manufacture, assembly and preparation of finished products.
- Operate woodworking and manufacturing machinery safely (full training provided).
- Prepare materials and assist skilled operatives to meet production targets.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
- Carry out manual handling, lifting, moving and stacking of materials.
- Follow quality procedures and standard operating processes.
- Work as part of the production team to achieve daily and weekly targets.
- Report any hazards and comply with all health and safety procedures.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or operative role is desirable but not essential.
- Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling.
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Reliable with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Job Features
General Operative Our client manufactures high-quality kitchen and bedroom doors. They are looking for a reliable, hardworking General Operative to support production across the factory while maintain...
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Ashton Recruitment is the trading name of Ashton Recruitment Ltd. Register in NI with registration number NI061824. VAT No. 844102459 Registered office, 25 Howard Street, Belfast, BT1 6NB
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