Factory Operator

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift bonus

Ongoing training

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Gi Group Ireland Limited is sourcing a Production Operator for a galvanising line in Telford. The role demands full-time, rotating shifts and a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

The package includes an hourly rate of £13.71–£15.05 with a £50 weekly night shift bonus and ongoing training opportunities. The successful candidate will operate and support the galvanising line, perform quality checks, and maintain housekeeping to meet production targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment (heavy/industrial preferred).
• Understanding of quality inspection standards and production documentation.
• Flexible to rotate across 3 shifts.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the galvanising production team across the full process (loading/unloading, hanging/racking, dipping support, finishing/inspection, packing).
• Operate production equipment and tools safely and in line with SOPs and training.
• Carry out visual quality checks on galvanised components (coating coverage, defects, damage) and report non-conformances.
• Follow job cards, production schedules and work instructions to meet output targets.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas (5S/housekeeping), including correct waste disposal.
• Support basic routine checks and report faults/breakdowns to supervision/maintenance.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety requirements, including PPE, COSHH awareness and safe manual handling.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Health & Safety mindset

Job description

£13.71 to £15.05 per hour, £50 shift allowance for the night shift

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full time

Disability Confident

No

Closing Date

18/09/2026

About this job

Job Title: Production Operator

• Galvanising (Manufacturing) Positions available: 2 x Production Operator Location: Telford Hours: Monday to Friday - 3 rotating shifts (must be fully flexible to rotate) Pay: £13.71 per hour + £50 bonus for night shifts (per week) Contract type: Temp
• Perm Job Purpose To support the safe and efficient operation of a galvanising production line, ensuring product quality, throughput and housekeeping standards are met.

The role involves manual handling, operating production equipment and working to process/quality requirements within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities (Production Operator) Work as part of the galvanising production team across the full process (e.g., loading/unloading, hanging/racking, dipping support, finishing/inspection, packing). Operate production equipment and tools safely and in line with SOPs and training.

Carry out visual quality checks on galvanised components (coating coverage, defects, damage) and report non-conformances.

Follow job cards, production schedules and work instructions to meet output targets.

Maintain clean and safe work areas (5S/housekeeping), including correct waste disposal.

Support basic routine checks and report faults/breakdowns to supervision/maintenance.

Adhere to all Health & Safety requirements, including PPE, COSHH awareness and safe manual handling.

Skills & Experience Essential (both roles): Experience in a manufacturing/production environment (heavy/industrial preferred). Strong Health & Safety mindset and ability to follow procedures.

Comfortable with manual tasks, standing for long periods, and working in a physically demanding environment.

Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.

Flexible to rotate across 3 shifts.

Desirable: Experience within galvanising, metal processing, coatings or similar heavy industry.

Understanding of quality inspection standards and production documentation.

Working Environment / Physical Requirements Industrial manufacturing environment with heat, noise, fumes and PPE requirements.

Manual handling and repetitive tasks.

Safety boots, hi-vis, gloves, eye/face protection and other PPE as required.

What We Offer £13.71 per hour £50 night shift bonus Ongoing training and development Long-term opportunity depending on performance

Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.