Production Operator

Build your career with one of the biggest names in British manufacturing.

Do you have experience within a Heavy Industry, Construction or Manufacturing environment?

Are you based in or around Caerphilly?

Catnic manufactures and supplies a range of steel based products into the House Building and Construction Sector, including their reputable Lintels range. The opportunity for a Production Operator on an initially temporary basis is available.

Role:
Production Operator (Nights)

Location:

Pontypandy Industrial Estate, Caerphilly CF83 3GL

Rate:
Grade E: £13.17ph (days), £16.74ph (nights) and overtime £19.76-£26.34ph

Contract length: 6 months initially, with the view to extend further or offer a permanent position

Shift Patterns:
Days 07:00-16:00 Mon-Fri and Nights Mon-Wed 20:30-07:00 and Thu 18:30
-04:30 (39.5 hours per week)

Opportunity for overtime is also available and successful applicants should be open to this if needed

Initial training will be X2 weeks of day shifts, Mon-Fri.

Start: ASAP but pending the successful result of a medical assessment, which does include a Drug and Alcohol test. (This will require self arranged travel to Llanwern or Port Talbot)

Responsibilities:

• Working independently and as part of a team to produce steel lintels and metal profile products for the construction industry

• Manufacturing product according to robust requirements at all times
• Recording, labelling and storing Catnic product against company guidelines at all times
• Operating heavy machine including but not limited to; brake press, powder coaters
• Ensuring a high quality finish on all products and conducting quality checks accordingly
• Carrying out touch up powder coating as required

• Adhering to the plants procedures and PPE instructions at all times
• Undertake safe operation of equipment and machines within the Engineering Shop, including basic maintenance
• Working within COSHH regulations
• Adhering to UK Health and Safety legislation at all times

Essential requirements:

• Previous experience within a Heavy Industry, Construction, Production and/or Manufacturing environment (2+ years)
• Previous experience with operating and setting machinery (advantage)
• Enthusiasm towards continuous improvement and continued personal development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adhere to the shift patterns mentioned above
• Flexibility towards overtime

• Ability to be standing for long period of time and conduct regular manual handling in excess of 10kg

• Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation

Benefits:

• Paid holiday - 35 days per annum (including Bank Holidays)

• 3 day weekends for night shift staff
• Reputable Forklift Counterbalance, Overhead Crane training and licences provided
• Additional training available as you progress within the role

• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300
  * for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles/ long term temporary assignment

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including:
Right to work check, Medical check, Drug and Alcohol test and reference check.