Engineering Operative

  • Job Reference: 093/00864
  • Date Posted: 27 February 2026
  • Employer: Driver Hire Grangemouth
  • Location: Grangemouth, Stirlingshire
  • Salary: £17.37 Per Hour
  • Job Type: Contract, Permanent

Job Description

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