Production Operative

Location: Hereford
Hours: Monday to Friday – rotating day shifts

• Shift 1: 06:00 – 14:00
• Shift 2: 14:00 – 22:00

(Rotates weekly)

Overview:

Our client, a well-established galvanizing company, is seeking a reliable Production Operative to join their team on a rotating day shift. This role involves handling, inspecting, and preparing materials throughout various stages of the production and galvanizing process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and check incoming materials against delivery documentation.
• Identify and separate process materials from materials for galvanizing.
• Inspect materials for suitability according to company pre-process checking procedures.
• Safely unload vehicles, ensuring all materials are stored correctly and labelled with identification tags.
• Prepare and load materials onto jigs for processing, maximizing jig capacity and maintaining safe working practices.
• Unload jigs after galvanizing, inspecting materials to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Assurance and BS EN ISO 1461 Galvanizing Standards.
• Weigh, count, and stack materials safely, maintaining an organized and tidy yard.
• Load outgoing vehicles, checking all materials and quantities against delivery notes.
• Work safely at all times, following company Health & Safety policies and promoting a safe working environment.

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, or warehouse environment preferred.
• Forklift or telehandler license desirable (training may be provided).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow quality procedures.
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling duties.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Long-term work with potential for permanent employment