Production Operative in Port Talbot

The Wernick Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of modular buildings and site accommodation. With over 90 years of history as a family-owned business, we continue to grow by investing in our people, our products, and our future.At Wernick Buildings, we take pride in delivering high-quality modular solutions – and that starts with the people behind them.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Production Operative to join our team in Kenfig. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, where you’ll play a key part in building and preparing our modular units to the highest standards.Whether you’re experienced or looking to develop new skills, full training and support will be provided.

Working Hours

39 hours per week – 6.15am to 16.30pm Monday to Thursday

Overtime opportunities provided

What You’ll Be Doing

- Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards across the work area
- Handling materials including lightweight steel and timber
- Supporting production activities as directed by your Supervisor
- Contributing to a safe and efficient working environment
- Working collaboratively as part of a team to meet production targets

What We’re Looking For

- Physically fit and comfortable in a hands-on role
- Strong awareness of Health & Safety practices
- Ability to manage time effectively in a busy environment
- A team player with a positive, can-do attitude
- Motivated, proactive, and willing to learn
- Calm under pressure with a methodical approach to work
- Professional, reliable, and takes pride in doing a great job

Your Future with the Wernick Group

At Wernick, you're more than an employee; you're a vital part of a team that’s building the future of construction. Join us in our journey of continuous innovation and commitment to quality, and let's be 'Altogether Stronger'.

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme

• Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)

• Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday

• Christmas Shutdown

• Early finish Friday

• Group pension scheme

• Annual Salary review – takes place each January

• Long service awards

• Employee of the Month awards

• Customer service awards

• Life Assurance

• Personal Accident Insurance

• Free onsite parking

• Employee assistance programme

• Training and progression opportunities

• Family run and well established, secure company (trading over 90 years)

• Open door policy

• Employee Referral scheme

• Benefits scheme (discounted retailers such as money off Apple, Virgin Atlantic Holidays, Currys, Argos, Tesco and restaurants including Harvester, Miller and Carter, Nandos and many more)

• Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers

• Ideas portal (message the CEO) and awards for implemented suggestions

• Cycle to work scheme

• Annual paid volunteering day

• Money back for everyday health concerns such as routine dental cover, optical and hearing support, plus physiotherapy, chiropody and podiatry, as well as getting diagnostics for longer‑term conditions including some types of cancers.

Equal Opportunities Statement:

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sectors of the community. If you require any special accommodations for your interview, please let our recruitment team know as soon as possible.

Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies:

Any unsolicited CVs sent will be at the agency's own risk and will be considered as 'gifts'. We have no liability for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly and accept unsolicited CVs as the default position. If recruitment agency assistance is required, we will contact them directly.

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date stated dependent on application numbers.