Production Operative

About us

Cardiff Galvanizers is a family-run specialised metal coatings business based in the heart of Cardiff. We offer galvanizing, powder coating, wet painting, shot blasting, and thermal metal spraying services to our wide-spread customer base.

We are proud to say that we are the last independent galvanizer in Wales and have seen significant growth over the past 54 years which has allowed us to continue to create secure job opportunities for the people of Cardiff. This year we are expanding our powder coating plant to support our mission to provide the finest service and quality in the industry.

Our core values are our driving principles and guide all that we do:

• Hard working - nothing is impossible if you work hard enough for it
• Honesty - is the best policy
• Family values - we are a family unit with high moral standards, discipline and respect
• Reliability - not letting people down and being true to our word
• Quality - take pride in providing a high quality service that we stand behind

We are hiring for Production Operatives to work on an alternating days/nights shift pattern in our galvanizing plant, full-time. No previous experience is necessary as full training will be provided by our experienced team.

Ideally you will be looking for a career where you can work as part of a team and have a willingness to learn new skills in a hands-on environment. You will naturally live our core values and are punctual and proactive, with the ability to take initiative to escalate issues when required.

If this sounds like you then please apply Today!

Hours and Pay

40 hour week with mandatory overtime (when available) up to a 48-hour working week. Overtime past 48-hours becomes optional.

You will be working an alternating day/night shift pattern:

• Days: Monday to Friday, 07:00 am - 15:45 pm
• Nights: Sunday night to Thursday night, 20:00 pm - 04:45 am

Starting wage is £10.42 per hour, to be increased in accordance with our pay for performance (PFP) system up to £11.17. Enhanced rates for overtime and night shifts, and a monthly production bonus. Paid weekly, every Friday via bank transfer.

Your Responsibilities

• Checking in work and tagging appropriately
• Inspecting work to ensure it matches the customer order and if remedial action is required
• Monitoring the production process
• Operating the production machinery as required, such as lifting equipment, forklift trucks, overhead cranes, etc.
• Performing quality assurance checks throughout the process, escalating and recording quality issues appropriately
• Completing all paperwork required, and recording important information, such as missing items, drilling requirements, quality defects, etc.
• Weighing work and keeping written record
• Reporting faults to supervisor
• Maintaining work areas and equipment
• Following health and safety procedures at all times

Essential Qualities & Capabilities

• You live our core values - hard working, reliable, honest, family values, and quality focused
• Strong team spirit
• Good physical strength and dexterity, capable of lifting up to 20kg unassisted
• Able to work on foot for extended periods of time
• Excellent verbal communication
• Reliable mode of transport
• Ability to use your own initiative, to think for yourself, to problem solve, think logically and be proactive
• Willingness to work overtime when the role demands it, up to a 48 hour working week
• Awareness of health and safety requirements

Our Benefits

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Easter and Christmas shutdown periods
• PPE provided
• Free, onsite parking
• Performance related pay
• Monthly production bonus

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £10.42 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Shift availability:

• Day shift (required)
• Night shift (required)

Work Location: In person