Heat Treatment Operator

Heat Treatment Operative

Location: [Insert Location]
Salary: £12.71 per hour + 13.25% Shift Allowance
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Afternoon Shift

Monday to Thursday: 3:30pm – 12:00am
Friday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm

Heat Treatment Operative | Heat Treat Operator | Manufacturing Operative | FLT Driver | Overhead Crane Operator

Our client, a well-established engineering and manufacturing business, is looking to recruit a Heat Treatment Operative to join their production team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience in heat treatment, hardness testing, or heavy manufacturing who enjoys working in a hands-on production environment. Candidates with Overhead Crane and Forklift Truck (FLT) licences are particularly encouraged to apply.

Working as part of an experienced team, you'll play an important role in ensuring components are prepared, processed and handled safely while maintaining the highest quality standards.

The Role

As a Heat Treatment Operative, you'll support the day-to-day running of the heat treatment department, ensuring production schedules are met while maintaining quality, efficiency and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Build and prepare heat treatment loads for processing.
Break down completed heat treatment loads safely and efficiently.
Carry out transport and material handling activities across the department.
Perform work inspections and support quality control processes.
Complete hardness testing where required.
Undertake administration and production record-keeping tasks accurately.
Operate overhead cranes and forklift trucks to move materials safely.
Provide cover and support for the Heat Treatment Operator when required.
Maintain high housekeeping standards throughout the work area.
Follow all Health & Safety procedures and company policies.

About You

We're looking for candidates who have:

Previous experience working within a heat treatment or manufacturing environment.
Experience of hardness testing (preferred but not essential).
A valid Overhead Crane Licence.
A valid Forklift Truck (FLT) Licence.
Good attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality.
The ability to work safely within a busy engineering or manufacturing environment.
Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
A flexible and reliable approach to work.

What's on Offer?

£12.71 per hour.
Shift allowance.
Permanent, full-time opportunity.
Stable afternoon shift pattern with an early finish every Friday.
Opportunity to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing company.
Ongoing training and career development.
Supportive team environment and long-term career prospects.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Heat Treatment Operative, Heat Treat Operator, Manufacturing Operative, Production Operative, FLT Driver, Overhead Crane Operator, or have experience within heavy engineering or industrial manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today, and one of our specialist recruitment consultants will contact you to discuss the role in more detail
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed