Manufacturing Support Operative

This range is provided by Siddall & Hilton. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.

At Siddall and Hilton, we’re proud to be a market leader in manufacturing high-quality wire mesh products. Our purpose is to “make it safe”—from protecting people and assets to creating a workplace where you feel valued and secure. Our vision is to put our customers’ needs at the heart of everything we do. We are creating a supportive, respectful workplace that helps our team thrive.

Working Hours:

40 hours per week on a two-shift rotation, Monday to Friday: 6am – 2pm, 12pm – 8pm (flexibility required).

We are recruiting a Manufacturing Support Operative to join our hands‑on manufacturing team. This role plays a key part in supporting production flow, material handling, and maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and housekeeping across the site. You will work within a supportive team environment where teamwork, safety, and pride in doing things properly come first. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical trudging construction planning.

• Transport and prepare wire for production requirements.
• Safely operate cranes & FLT’s for handling and relocating materials.
• Perform manual finishing tasks using hand power tools.

• Operate bending & profiling machinery to shape materials as required.

• Conduct quality checks on raw materials and finished products.
• Support manual production processes when required.
• Follow work instructions and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency.

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in line with 5S methodology and company standards.
• Operate machinery, tools, and equipment safely, in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Promptly report hazards, defects, or equipment issues.

• Build knowledge of raw materials, production flows and materials handling techniques.
• Consistently perform quality checks and maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Progress towards greater responsibility within manufacturing operations.

We’re keen to hear from people who are:

• Experienced in operating FLTs (counter balance)
• Proven experience working in production/manufacturing environments
• Reliable, punctual, and safety‑focused
• Team‑oriented, with a positive and flexible attitude
• Willing to learn new skills and get involved across operations
• Focused on continuous improvement
• Comfortable working in a physical, hands‑on environment

• Competitive pay – £28,000 per annum
• 34 days paid leave, inclusive of bank holidays; carry over up to 5 days for extra flexibility
• Industry‑leading salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme equivalent to 4 times salary
• Paid charity volunteering days
• Long‑service awards
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Pirkx platform with access to a broad range of discounts and offers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to a free personal financial coach with Octopus Money Coach
• Enjoy free on‑site parking or a short walk from the train station
• Free on‑site EV charging points
• Team garden space, canteen, and games area
• On‑site shower facilities and cycle shelter
• Employee assistance programme

Find out what it’s like to work at Siddall & Hilton.

If you’re looking for a stable manufacturing role, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunities employer, inviting applications from diverse backgrounds to promote inclusivity in our workforce. As a member of the West Yorkshire Fair Work Charter, we are guided by its five core principles: opportunity, security, wellbeing, fulfilment, and employee voice.

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