Factory Operative

Wrightbus; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Ballymena is seeking individuals with manufacturing experience to join their bus building process. You will be responsible for manufacturing parts, operating equipment safely, and complying with health & safety policies. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in manufacturing and good interpersonal skills. Opportunities for career progression and professional development are available.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Medicash scheme

Discounts with local businesses

Free car parking

Canteen

Career progression

Professional development

25% shift premium

Qualifications

• Experience in the manufacturing or construction industry.
• Ability to understand Work Manual Procedures.
• Awareness of general Health and Safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture parts within the glass fibre area.
• Follow WMP's and directives from the team leader.
• Ensure safe operation of plant equipment.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility in shift patterns

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

Job type: Permanent
Location: Wrightbus
Closing date: Monday 22 Sep 2025 08:00

Wrightbus is the fastest growing production company in Europe. We are looking for individuals with manufacturing experience to play a key role in the bus building process.

The Role

• Responsible for the manufacture of parts within the glass fibre area.
• Work as part of team and be able to follow WMP's and directions from the team leader.
• Responsible for the safe operation of plant equipment and or hand tools associated with the manufacturing process
• Responsible for compliance with company\'s health & safety policy and procedures.
• Undertake training or retraining associated with the post, or the introduction of the new working practices.
• Willing to train others as required.

The Requirements

• Experience in the manufacturing or construction industry
• 3 month\'s experience using various hand tools e.g. DIY/painting, i.e. brushes and rollers.
• Ability to understand Work Manual Procedures.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Willing to undertake or provide training as required.
• An awareness of general Health and Safety rules.
• Proven ability to be flexible, working overtime and changing shift patterns as required.

The Benefits

• Life Insurance
• Medicash scheme
• Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney\'s.
• Free car parking
• Canteen
• Career progression
• Professional development
• 25% shift premium
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