Galvanics Operative

**Job Details**

**Title**

Galvanics Operative

**Salary**

£12.00 p/hr - _starting salary_

c£13.50 p/hr - _after training/probationary period_

**Job Type**

Full-time

Permanent

On-site

3-6 month probationary period _- depending on how quickly you are able to pick up the necessary skills_

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- If you are looking for a job in the manufacturing industry, working to high standards and producing top quality products, then this is the job for you. _
- The Vinyl Factory Manufacturing Ltd has a history of manufacturing some of the best vinyl records in the world and it all starts in our Galvanics Dept., where metalwork and audio quality is our top priority._
- There is plenty to learn and plenty of room to grow in our evolving company; giving you the opportunity to learn new skills in an industry and at a company with real heritage._

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**Job Role/Responsibilities**
- Responsible for growing metalwork employing our signature electroplating process.
- Maintaining our process chemistry - chemical formulas and solutions, electrolyte solution pH and density etc.
- Responsible for maintaining quality in our metalwork - being consistent and following procedures to the letter is key.
- Day-to-day includes operating an array of chemical and mechanical machinery, some of which require a delicate touch and technical understanding - this will be developed during your probationary/training period.
- Safety is a key part of our core beliefs therefore, operatives must follow our safety protocols at all times.

**Working Schedule**

7:00 - 14:30 Monday to Friday

(_Weekend work and overtime available during periods of high WIP - additional hours during weekdays and Saturdays paid at 1.5x hourly rate - Sundays paid at 2x hourly rate_)

**Additional Benefits**
- Free on-site parking
- Close to Hayes & Harlington Station (0.3 miles)
- Enhanced sick pay
- Free-issued company uniform including safety boots
- Health Assured support scheme
- Company pension enrolment
- Supplementary peripheral training if desired (e.g. First Aid, Fire Marshall, Forklift etc.)
- Paid 30-minute break

**Education**
- A Levels or equivalent in any field, preferred.
- GCSE’s or equivalent in Maths, English and Science, preferred - _English speaking/understanding must be at a high level to be able communicate problems clearly to supervisors, management and engineering. _

**Experience/Job History**
- Experience in electroplating/galvanising would be ideal.
- Experience working in manufacturing, in a quality-focused environment, would be ideal.
- Experience working with chemicals and/or in hazardous environments would be beneficial, especially with some form of H&S training/qualification.

**Key Skills/Characteristics**
- Calm and collected - problems will arise regularly due to the age of our machinery and the nature of the work - being able to make considered decisions and stay calm when things go wrong is a key characteristic in a good Galvanics Operative.
- Structured and reliable - the company faces strict deadlines and we require our staff to be consistent and reliable in order to be able to achieve these deadlines.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £12.00-£13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Hayes: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Galvanics Operative