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GI Group Main Account; Aldridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable ongoing work

Job summary

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited is seeking a Kiln Car Repairer for a busy manufacturing site in Aldridge, Walsall. You will strip down, clean, repair and rebuild kiln cars to keep production running safely and efficiently.

This hands-on role requires careful attention, safe working practices and the ability to work at pace. The position offers 6am-4pm, Monday to Friday, with an hourly rate of £13.50 and ongoing, long-term stability.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hands‑on repair/maintenance environment.
• Kiln car experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to follow practical instructions and maintain quality.
• Comfortable with physical work and manual handling up to 25kg.

Responsibilities

• Strip down, clean, repair and rebuild kiln cars.
• Use small hand tools to access components and perform repairs.
• Hoover and clean kiln cars before and after maintenance.
• Reassemble kiln cars safely and correctly for use.
• Manual handling up to 25kg as part of daily duties.

Skills

Hands-on repair/maintenance

Basic hand tools

Safety conscious

Teamwork/initiative

Tools

Small hand tools

Job description

Pay: £13.50 per hour (negotiable, depending on experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day (flexible start/finish between 6:00am-4:00pm)

Contract: Ongoing / long-term opportunity

The Role

We’re looking for a Kiln Car Repairer to join a busy manufacturing site in Aldridge, Walsall. This is a hands‑on, physical role where you’ll be responsible for stripping down, cleaning, repairing and rebuilding kiln cars to keep production running smoothly and safely.

Kiln cars are large and heavy‑duty, capable of holding up to 20,000 bricks at one time, so attention to detail, safe working practices and the ability to work efficiently are key.

Key Responsibilities

• Using small hand tools to take apart kiln cars and access damaged or worn components
• Hoovering/cleaning kiln cars thoroughly before and after maintenance
• Repairing or replacing parts in a timely manner to minimise downtime
• Reassembling kiln cars correctly and safely, ensuring they’re ready for use
• Manual handling as part of the role, including lifting up to 25kg

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a hands‑on repair / maintenance / mechanical environment (kiln car experience is beneficial but not essential)
• basic hand tools and working to practical instructions
• Able to work at pace while maintaining quality and safety standards
• Comfortable with physical work and manual handling (up to 25kg)
• Reliable, punctual and able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team

What’s On Offer

• £13.50 per hour
• Flexible working hours (within 6am-4pm), Monday to Friday
• Stable, ongoing work for the right candidate

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in Business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in Business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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