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Build your career with one of the biggest names in British manufacturing.

Do you have experience within a Heavy Industry, Construction or Manufacturing environment? 

Are you based in or around Caerphilly? 

Catnic manufactures and supplies a range of steel based products into the House Building and Construction Sector, including their reputable Lintels range. The opportunity for a Production Operator on an initially temporary basis is available. 

Role: Production Operator (Nights) 

Location: Pontypandy Industrial Estate, Caerphilly CF83 3GL 

Rate: Grade E: £13.17ph (days), £16.74ph (nights) and overtime £19.76-£26.34ph

Contract length: 6 months initially, with the view to extend further or offer a permanent position 

Shift Patterns: Days 07:00-16:00 Mon-Fri and Nights Mon-Wed 20:30-07:00 and Thu 18:30 -04:30 (39.5 hours per week)

Opportunity for overtime is also available and successful applicants should be open to this if needed 

Initial training will be X2 weeks of day shifts, Mon-Fri. 

Start: ASAP but pending the successful result of a medical assessment, which does include a Drug and Alcohol test. (This will require self arranged travel to Llanwern or Port Talbot)

Responsibilities: 

• Working independently and as part of a team to produce steel lintels and metal profile products for the construction industry

• Manufacturing product according to robust requirements at all times
• Recording, labelling and storing Catnic product against company guidelines at all times
• Operating heavy machine including but not limited to; brake press, powder coaters
• Ensuring a high quality finish on all products and conducting quality checks accordingly 
• Carrying out touch up powder coating as required 

• Adhering to the plants procedures and PPE instructions at all times 
• Undertake safe operation of equipment and machines within the Engineering Shop, including basic maintenance 
• Working within COSHH regulations 
• Adhering to UK Health and Safety legislation at all times 

Essential requirements: 

• Previous experience within a Heavy Industry, Construction, Production and/or Manufacturing environment  (2+ years) 
• Previous experience with operating and setting machinery (advantage)
• Enthusiasm towards continuous improvement and continued personal development 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adhere to the shift patterns mentioned above  
• Flexibility towards overtime

• Ability to be standing for long period of time and conduct regular manual handling in excess of 10kg 

• Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation

Benefits: 

• Paid holiday - 35 days per annum (including Bank Holidays)

• 3 day weekends for night shift staff 
• Reputable Forklift Counterbalance, Overhead Crane training and licences provided
• Additional training available as you progress within the role 

• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend 
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles/ long term temporary assignment 

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements. 

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, Medical check, Drug and Alcohol test and reference check.