General Engineering and Manufacturing Operative – information for employers

Health, Safety & Environment

• Understand and comply with employee responsibilities under health, safety and welfare regulations.
• Follow workplace safety procedures and environmental requirements.
• Use, store and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Apply sustainable practices, including safe waste disposal and recycling.

Workplace Preparation & Maintenance

• Prepare and maintain the work area to required standards.
• Use and care for tools, equipment and machinery, including basic maintenance and correct storage.

Engineering Information & Communication

• Interpret and use job specifications, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal, written, and digital methods.

Hand & Machine-Based Engineering Tasks

• Perform basic hand-based tasks: measuring, marking out, bench fitting, and hand tool use.
• Carry out machine-based tasks: drilling, turning, milling, grinding, basic CNC operations, and additive manufacturing.

Components, Fastenings & Assistance

• Identify and use common engineering components, connections, and fast, holding, positioning materials, and pre-assembly activities.

Quality Control

• Perform simple quality checks, including visual inspection and operational testing of own work.

Teamwork & Professional Conduct

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve team goals.
• Demonstrate professionalism, timekeeping, and appropriate conduct in the workplace.

Personal Development

• Apply feedback and new learning to improve performance.
• Adapt to changes and overcome workplace challenges.
• Manage personal wellbeing, health, and finances using available support.