Conditioning process operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Wyman-Gordon is a world leading manufacturer of Nickel, Titanium and Steel alloy forgings for the aerospace and energy sectors. Part of the major American corporation, PCC, we are a global manufacturer of complex metal components and products. Our plant in Livingston is a self-contained design and manufacturing operation.
Main duties and responsibilities of the position are:
- Assisting with all setup operations and forklift tasks within area.
- Operate cranes within area ensuring safety checks are carried out prior to use:
- Carrying out duties with the use of the appropriate tool, i.e. grinders or any other tool required to do the job.
- Prevent any non-conforming product passing to next production department
- To assist with the identification, development and implementation of operational improvements.
- To ensure continuity of production of quality parts ensuring customer satisfaction is achieved.
- To ensure that quality, cost and delivery are continually improved.
- To ensure that all work meets customer (internal and external) expectations on delivery and quality.
- To be flexible and adaptable and move between work areas if required.
- To ensure that high standards of health, safety and housekeeping are met.
- To undertake additional training within work area in line with the company needs.
- To undertake any other role within skill capability as specified by the Team Leader to comply with legislative requirements.
- To undertake daily forklift truck and crane checks.
Candidates should ideally have the following skills:
- Current forklift licence.
- Previous experience/current licence in crane operation.
- Initiative and flexibility.
- Knowledge and application of safe working practices.
- Knowledge and experience in quality systems and procedures.
- Experience of working in an engineering environment.
- Previous experience working within a Team.
- Knowledge and experience of reading engineering drawings.
Appropriate training will be given if required.
HOURS OF WORK are 37 hours per week. Hours of work on a two-shift rotation
Monday - Thursday
Early Shift 6.00am to 2.00pm
Back Shift 2.00pm to 10.00pm
20 minutes unpaid meal break (to be taken at a time to suit the Company)
Friday
Early Shift 6.00am to 12.20pm
Back Shift 12.20pm to 6.40pm
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £28,944.63-£29,491.82 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Conditioning September 2022
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: Metal & Mineral Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Conditioning process operator roles across Wyman - Gordon 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 Metal & Mineral Manufacturing.
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 £28,945 - £29,492 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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