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Forklift Galvanizing Operative

United Kingdom, Willenhall Employment contract · Job Posted March 22, 2026
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Forklift (FLT) Galvanizing Operative to join our busy team at B.E Wedge Ltd based in Willenhall, West Midlands. We are part of Wedge Group Galvanizing, a successful family-owned business offering secure employment to its employees for over 150 years. We have 14 sites nationwide and apply corrosion protection to all the steel you regularly see around you such as street furniture, lampposts, bridge beams and even football stadiums through our galvanizing process. The role is hybrid, working predominantly as an FLT driver and when trained and required to be part of the process line, you will be working as a Galvanizing Operative. You will help to deliver our Company’s mission being ‘The Galvanizer of choice’ through being an integral part of a team that delivers high-quality products and service to all our customers. You will be based in a factory environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Operating forklifts to move steel around site safely
  • Loading and offloading materials and steel from vehicles
  • Banding/shrink wrapping customers’ work
  • Emptying bins across the site
  • Ensuring working areas are kept safe and tidy, working with your colleagues and company systems to highlight any concerns (including ensuring pallets are stacked inside pallet cages)
  • Following training and procedures for all production-based activities and practices in your area
  • Operating overhead crane equipment and forklifts

Requirements

  • Valid Forklift Licence
  • Team-player
  • Conscientious
  • 'Can-do' attitude
  • Confident in lifting and handling work
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment is advantageous but not essential

Nice to have

Experience in a manufacturing environment

What we offer

  • Secure employment with a longstanding supportive business with opportunity for advancement
  • Annual pay reviews
  • Regular opportunities to complete overtime to enhance income
  • 25 days holiday (plus statutory days) per calendar year – 5 days more than the legal requirement
  • Enhanced pay for other leave (paternity, maternity etc.)
  • Paid breaks during shifts are included in the hours of work
  • Company pension scheme matching employee pension contributions
  • Employment protection and death in service cover for employees – paying out up to 2.5x annual salary
  • Employee Assistance Programme – offering free wellbeing (mental and physical) and financial advice and support
  • Employee discount scheme including restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Full training, equipment and PPE provided
  • Annual free flu vaccinations
  • Long service awards
  • Company share purchase opportunity
  • Free parking

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