Warehouse Operator (Smelting/Shift)

Lorien; London Borough of Enfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorien is seeking a Warehouse Operator (Smelting/Shift) in Brimsdown for a 12-month contract. You will assist in producing platinum group metal alloys, setting up and operating machinery, and ensuring safe, accurate production across shifts.

Ideal candidates have good manual dexterity, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow procedures. Manufacturing experience and basic Word/Excel skills are desirable; PPE and uniform are provided.

Qualifications

• Willingness to follow safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Good communication skills and a team-player attitude.
• Experience in manufacturing and basic Word/Excel skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and report incidents promptly.
• Follow operating procedures and record process information.
• Set up and operate machinery to agreed standards.
• Use measuring equipment and SPC charts to monitor product quality.
• Prepare quality samples and inspection documentation.
• Inspect and package materials.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety procedures

Basic Word/Excel

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Operator (Smelting/Shift)
Location: Brimsdown
Contract type: 12 months
Salary: 21.55 per hour

About the role

Our client, a well-established specialist in precious metals and advanced materials, is looking for a Production Operator to join its manufacturing team. You'll help produce platinum group metal (PGM) alloys, processing ingots into finished components for further processing or sale to customers.

Key responsibilities

• Working safely and reporting any incidents promptly
• Following operating procedures and recording process information accurately
• Setting up and operating machinery to agreed standards
• Using measuring equipment (including micrometers and tensile testing machines) and SPC charts to monitor product quality
• Preparing quality samples and inspection documentation
• Inspecting and packaging materials

About you

• A willingness to follow safe systems of work
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures accurately
• Good communication skills and a team-player attitude
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, good manual dexterity and basic Word/Excel skills are desirable

Good to know

• Factory-based role, with manual handling of items up to 20kg at times
• Uniform and PPE required at all times
• A restricted metals policy applies (limits on metal items such as jewellery, wallets and phones), and employees are searched when leaving the site