Factory Operative

About The Role

At Painter Brothers, we power millions of lives. Join our dynamic team in Hereford as a Factory Operative and become a key player in shaping the UK’s energy infrastructure.

With growing demand for overhead line towers and substation structures, we’re expanding our team to meet the nation’s energy needs. Work in a cutting‑edge manufacturing environment where innovation meets purpose.

We’ve invested over £3 million in state‑of‑the‑art technology and are looking for passionate individuals ready to grow with us.

Whether you’re starting your career or looking for a fresh challenge, you’ll receive full training and support to thrive in a role that truly matters.

• Shift 1: 06:00 – 14:00 (enhanced pay between 06:00 – 08:00)
• Shift 2: 14:00 – 22:00 (enhanced pay between 16:00 – 22:00)
• Shifts alternate weekly

Once trained, you’ll earn £14.42 per hour (enhanced rate up to £16 per hour) based on a 37.5‑hour week, with opportunities to grow.

• Manual handling and physical labour
• Moving and positioning steel components
• Operating cranes and other factory equipment

• Reliable and thrive in a culture of continuous improvement
• Can‑do attitude and open to learning and embracing new ideas
• Work well in a team and can also stay motivated independently
• Understand the importance of Health & Safety and maintain a clean, safe workspace

• Smart working, with staggered start and finish times and up to 40 % remote working where roles allow
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family‑friendly policies, including 28 weeks full‑pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner’s leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us build the future of energy.