Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
A subsidiary of the Lincoln Electric Group, Weartech is a producer of cobalt and nickel based hard facing and wear-resistant alloys.
Due to exciting business growth, we are seeking furnace operators to join our team in Port Talbot, South Wales.
- Entry rate: £10.76 per hour
- After training period, normally between 3 and 6 months depending on previous experience, hourly rate will increase to £12.09
- Shift allowance applicable at 12.5% for AM/PM shifts and 30% for nights
- These are full time permanent positions, and are subject to a 6-month probationary period.
Although foundry experience would be advantageous, we are looking for candidates who have worked within a manufacturing facility previously and are able to demonstrate the below:
- Ability to problem solve
- Propose improvement ideas
- Able to work towards tight quality, environmental and safety controls.
Benefits include:
- Opportunities for career development
- 39 hour working week – 3 week rolling shift consisting of mornings, afternoons and nights.
- Shift allowance 12.5% for AM/PM shifts and 30% for nights
- 25 days holidays allowance, plus public holidays
- Contributory pension scheme and health insurance after a qualifying period.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £10.76 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Port Talbot: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
- Night shift (required)
- Overnight shift (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Operator roles across WEARTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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