About The Role
Be Part of Something Bigger – Build the Future with Us!
At Painter Brothers, what we do powers millions of lives – and now, it’s your turn to make a real impact. Join our dynamic team in Hereford as a
Factory Operative and become a key player in shaping the UK’s energy infrastructure.
With the growing demand for overhead line towers and substation structures, we’re expanding our team to meet the nation’s energy needs. This is your chance to work in a
cutting-edge manufacturing environment, where innovation meets purpose.
We’ve recently invested over
£3 million in state-of-the-art technology – including high-definition plasma cutters, fibre laser machines, and advanced steel processing systems – and we’re looking for passionate individuals ready to grow with us.
Whether you're starting your career or looking for a fresh challenge, you’ll receive full training and support to thrive in a role that truly matters.
Shift Pattern
- Shift 1: 06:00 – 14:00 (with enhanced pay between 06:00 – 08:00)
- Shift 2: 14:00 – 22:00 (with enhanced pay between 16:00 – 22:00)
- Shifts alternate weekly
Once trained, you’ll earn
£14.41 per hour (enhanced rate up to £16 per hour) based on a 37.5-hour week – with opportunities to grow.
What you'll be doing
Who We’re Looking For
We’re on the lookout for
motivated, hands-on individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and be part of something meaningful. While previous experience in manufacturing is a bonus, it’s not essential —
what matters most is your willingness to get stuck in and learn.
If you’ve got a natural mechanical aptitude and enjoy working with machinery, you’ll fit right in. We’ll provide
comprehensive training to get you up to speed with our advanced equipment and processes.
In This Role, You’ll Be Involved In
- Manual handling and physical labour
- Moving and positioning steel components
- Operating cranes and other factory equipment
This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in a thriving industry, with real potential for progression.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us build the future of energy.
Who we're looking for
What Makes You a Great Fit?
We’d Love To Hear From You If You
✅ Are reliable and thrive in a culture of continuous improvement
✅ Have a can-do attitude and are open to learning and embracing new ideas
✅ Work well in a team environment and can also stay motivated independently
✅ Understand the importance of Health & Safety and take pride in maintaining a clean, safe workspace
If this sounds like you, then you could be exactly who we’re looking for!
Why work for us
Our people are our biggest asset, and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.
Some Of Our Key Benefits Are
- An attractive/negotiated salary;
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
- Pension savings scheme;
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
- A whole host of other BB staff employee benefits (discounts, exclusive offers etc.);
- Refer and Earn scheme;
- Discretionary annual salary reviews.
About Us
Balfour Beatty is a leading Rail infrastructure provider. We work at the heart of the UK’s railway network – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railway that connect communities and underpin growth.
Our expertise covers design and manufacturing, civils, track, reactive maintenance, electrification, signalling, power systems and rail plant.
We have a strong order book and a positive pipeline of opportunities, and we put our customers, rail users, and our people at the heart of everything we do.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
