General Operative
Factory Department | Balmoral Tanks Limited
Location: Thurnscoe, Rotherham
(With occasional travel to customer sites in the UK and overseas)
The Opportunity
Balmoral Tanks Limited is looking for a reliable and motivated General Operative to join our Factory team. This is a hands‑on role supporting the production and quality of our products while ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, and customer satisfaction are maintained at all times.
You’ll play a vital role in maintaining our “Right First Time” culture and supporting our commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Work safely at all times in line with company Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Follow production schedules to meet dispatch and delivery deadlines
- Use electrical grinding tools and automated lifting equipment to load and unload machinery safely
- Carry out general labouring duties within the factory and surrounding areas
- Inspect incoming and outgoing goods to ensure they meet quality standards and customer specifications
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised work environment
- Ensure all tools and equipment are used correctly and responsibly
- Wear appropriate PPE at all times
- Maintain accurate records of personal training and development
- Support other departments and undertake additional duties as required
Who We’re Looking For
Experience & Qualifications
- GCSEs (or equivalent)
- Previous experience in a similar factory or manufacturing role is desirable but not essential
Skills & Abilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Good planning and organisational ability
- Ability to work independently and use own initiative
- Willingness to learn, develop, and adapt
- Innovative thinker with commercial awareness
Personal Qualities
- Safety‑focused, reliable, and methodical
- Customer‑focused mindset with a strong sense of accountability
- Comfortable challenging unsafe or non‑compliant behaviour
- Positive, flexible, and excited to be part of a growing team
- Strong alignment with Balmoral’s Core Values and RATER principles:
- Reliability
- Authority
- Tangibles
- Empathy
- Responsiveness
Why Join Balmoral Tanks?
- Be part of a respected and growing manufacturing business
- Work in a supportive, team‑focused environment
- Opportunities for training and development
- A culture built on quality, safety, and continuous improvement