Manufacturing Operative / Forklift Operator

Real Recruitment are recruiting a Process Operative / Forklift Operator to join our client’s expanding plant-based/ factory team based in Crediton (EX17) on a full time, permanent basis.

Whilst experience isn’t necessary, as full training is provided. This is a great opportunity for someone who may have experience within a Warehousing / Distribution / Factory / Production environment and is comfortable with heavy lifting and operating forklifts and machinery.

About The Company & The Role

Our client is a family-owned business dating back 150 years, with 14 plants across the UK. They are proud to be one of the UK’s leading Metal Galvanizers, operating in a number of sectors including Power and Rail. They apply corrosion protection to all the steel you regularly see around you, such as street furniture, lampposts, bridge beams and even football stadiums!

As a Galvanizing Operative you will join a valued team, striving to deliver the company’s mission of being the ‘UK’s Galvanizer of choice’. Working within a busy plant environment, with full training you will:

• Prepare work to enter the galvanizing process
• Inspect the steel after coming out of the galvanizing bath
• Operate overhead crane equipment and forklifts
• Ensure working areas are kept safe and tidy
• Follow training and procedures for all production-based activities and practices in your area.

WORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Rotating Shift

Week One: 6.00am – 2.00pm | Week Two: 2.00pm – 10.00pm

What They Can Offer You

Secure employment with a longstanding supportive business with opportunity for advancement plus:

SALARY: Starting from £28,000 per annum + Regular Opportunities for Overtime

• Free Parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Pension
• Annual pay reviews
• 25 days holiday per year
• Enhanced pay for other leave (paternity, maternity etc.)
• Paid breaks during shifts are included in the hours of work
• Employment Protection & Death in Service (2.5 x Annual Salary)
• Employee discount scheme including restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers
• Annual Free Flu Vaccinations
• Long service awards
• Company Share purchase opportunity
• Wellbeing (mental and physical) & Financial Advice

What You Will Bring:

Whilst full training and development is offered, you will be comfortable working in an environment where regular lifting is required.

• You will be a team-player, conscientious and have a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Experience in a manufacturing / factory or plant environment is advantageous, but not essential
• You will be able to commit to working hours outlined above
• Able to commute at these hours to Crediton

If you are seeking an opportunity to join a very well-established organisation that values their people, please click to apply and we will be in touch to discuss.