Factory Operative

About the role

Be Part of Something Bigger – Build the Future with Us

At Painter Brothers, what we do powers millions of lives – and now, it's your turn to make a real impact. Join our dynamic team in Hereford as a Factory Operative and become a key player in shaping the UK's energy infrastructure.

With the growing demand for overhead line towers and substation structures, we're expanding our team to meet the nation's energy needs. This is your chance to work in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment, where innovation meets purpose.

We've recently invested over £3 million in state-of-the-art technology – including high-definition plasma cutters, fibre laser machines, and advanced steel processing systems – and we're looking for passionate individuals ready to grow with us.

Whether you're starting your career or looking for a fresh challenge, you'll receive full training and support to thrive in a role that truly matters.

Shift Pattern:

• Shift 1: 06:00 – 14:00 (with enhanced pay between 06:00 – 08:00)
• Shift 2: 14:00 – 22:00 (with enhanced pay between 16:00 – 22:00)
• Shifts alternate weekly

Once trained, you'll earn £14.42 per hour (enhanced rate up to £16 per hour) based on a 37.5-hour week – with opportunities to grow.

What you'll be doing

We're on the lookout for motivated, hands-on individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and be part of something meaningful. While previous experience in manufacturing is a bonus, it's not essential — what matters most is your willingness to get stuck in and learn.

If you've got a natural mechanical aptitude and enjoy working with machinery, you'll fit right in. We'll provide comprehensive training to get you up to speed with our advanced equipment and processes.

In this role, you'll be involved in:

• Manual handling and physical labour
• Moving and positioning steel components
• Operating cranes and other factory equipment

This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in a thriving industry, with real potential for progression.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us build the future of energy.

Who we're looking for

What Makes You a Great Fit?

We'd love to hear from you if you:

Are reliable and thrive in a culture of continuous improvement

Have a can-do attitude and are open to learning and embracing new ideas

Work well in a team environment and can also stay motivated independently

Understand the importance of Health & Safety and take pride in maintaining a clean, safe workspace

If this sounds like you, then you could be exactly who we're looking for

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UK's rail networks – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.

From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at:

Job Reference: BBUK16515