Production Operative - Control Panel Wire person
Galliford Try
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- People enjoy this job
- Good employer
- Respectful managers
- Proper training
- Learn new skills
- Proper breaks
About Galliford Try
Galliford Try is a construction company.
Job description from Galliford Try
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.
We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies, if speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.
Role – Production Operative - Control Panel Wire person (experienced/trainee considered)
Location – Coventry
Purpose of the Role:
The position requires a competent and highly motivated hands-on team player to ensure the Company’s products are built in an efficient and timely manner in compliance with designs and specifications provided and to production schedules.
What you will be doing:
- Ensure that work practices comply with the requirement of Health and Safety at Work Act and the Company’s Health and Safety Policy.
- To understand and comply with the Company Business Management System, Quality Manual, Company Procedures and Standards relating to Production tasks.
- Undertake the mechanical assembly and copper work (where applicable) and the wiring of equipment, in accordance with instructions.
- Check issued items comply with job parts lists.
- Report problems, errors, shortages to Production Management.
- Prepare finished equipment for dispatch. Load / unload vehicles as required, in accordance with Safe Working Practices and applying absolute care and vigilance.
- As and when required, to attend site and assist with site-based activities, such as installation (UK wide).
- Liaise and communicate effectively with all site and other personnel, always upholding the Company Culture and Values.
Lead excellent working practices, including:
- Health, safety & environmental compliance.
- Data protection & information security.
- Customer focus.
- Team Behavior.
- Housekeeping.
- Continuous improvement.
- Compliance with the Company’s Business Quality Management System.
- Assume other responsibilities as required and work with colleagues to further the best possible performance of the Company.
About you:
Essential:
- Ability to interpret electrical drawing.
- Ability to meet production schedule within time allowed.
- Ability to meet and wherever possible exceed quality with zero defects or errors.
- At least 6 months experience in a similar role.
- Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety in the Workplace.
Desirable:
- A good understanding of control panel manufacture.
- Site working experience.
- Experience of Continuous Improvement.
Attainments:
- GCSE above grade ‘C’ in English, Maths and Science.
- City and Guilds level 2) in Electrical Engineering.
- Qualified to current edition of the IET Wiring Regulations.
Other Aptitudes:
- A passion for delivering customer service excellence in a cost-effective way.
- Strong time management skills and motivation – ability to work using own initiative, to deadlines and constraints.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats to internal and external environments
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude to technical challenges, and flexibility to cope effectively with changes to specifications or priorities.
- Ability to work and contribute effectively within a team.
- Commitment to own personal professional development.
- A commitment to Respect at Work (including, but not limited to, Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities).
Training:
Full product and work-based training will be provided in-house.
What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over £3.2 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.
We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.
We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.
Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.
Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.
Our benefits:
We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.
- Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
- A wide range of corporate discounts
- Cycle to Work schemes
- Comprehensive pension plan
- Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
- Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
- Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
About us:
Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.
We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.
Additional Information:
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.
We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.
Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Infrastructure business please contact Jade Adamson on jade.adamson@gallifordtry.co.uk
A full job description for this role is available upon request.
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What employees say
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Galliford Try pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
97% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Galliford Try pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
39% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Galliford Try get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
60% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Only some people get sick pay
Do Galliford Try pay sick pay?
Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
50% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Galliford Try do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
69% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Galliford Try worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
75% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get any choice of shifts
Do Galliford Try workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
73% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Galliford Try workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
36% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Galliford Try?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
94% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Galliford Try managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
80% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Galliford Try?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
87% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Galliford Try feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
87% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Galliford Try get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
77% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Galliford Try?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
39% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Galliford Try enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
93% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Galliford Try recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
38% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Galliford Try?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
77% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Most people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Galliford Try?
Most people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 81% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Galliford Try head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
74% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Most people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Galliford Try is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
70% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
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