Production Operator

Randstad Delivery (GBS)Caerphillyreedpublished 10/26/2026

About the company

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

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.

Your tasks

  • 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

Requirements

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

  • 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

What we offer

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

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

  • 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

How to apply

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

Other

*Role: Production Operator (Nights) Location:** Pontypandy Industrial Estate, Caerphilly CF83 3GL

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)

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)

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