Operator

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