Production Operative (Metal Work)

Company: Recruit4staff
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Location: St Helens
Job Description:

Job Details

Recruit4staff is recruiting for a Production Operative (Metal Work) role based in St Helens. The position is Temp‑to‑Perm, paid at £14 per hour with a weekly attendance bonus. Working hours are Monday‑Thursday 7:45‑4:30 and Friday 7:45‑12:45 (38 hours per week).

Responsibilities

As a Production Operative (Metal Work), you will prepare and paint metal components used in the construction sector, including cleaning, prep, and shot‑blasting materials before wet spray paint finishes; operate a counterbalance forklift to move materials safely; and support other departments as required.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

  • Previous experience as a Production Operative (Metal Work) or similar role involving wet spray painting
  • Proven experience in cleaning, preparing, and shot‑blasting metal components prior to painting
  • Experience working in a fast‑paced industrial environment spraying various sizes and shapes of products
  • Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence (in‑house or expired licences may be considered)

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

  • NVQ or City & Guilds qualification in Spray Painting or similar

Additional Information

  • Weekly attendance bonus available
  • Opportunity to secure a permanent role after successful temporary period

Commutable From

  • St Helens
  • Liverpool
  • Warrington
  • Haydock
  • Skelmersdale
  • Widnes
  • Runcorn

Similar Job Titles

  • Painting Operative
  • Shot Blaster/Painter
  • Spray Painter
  • Painting Technician
  • Production Sprayer
  • Production Operative
  • Shot Blast Operative

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Posted: June 2nd, 2026