Night Plant Operative; Refinery

Night Plant Operative (Refinery)

Location:

West Bromwich

Shift: Night shift (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM), averaging 40 hours per week.

Contract:

6‑Month FTC

Reporting to:
Production Manager

Department:
Production

Stone

X is a financial services company headquartered in New York with a large presence in London. The company operates across commercial, hedging, global payments, securities, physical commodities, foreign exchange, and clearing and execution services.

The purpose of this role is to support and assist the Shift Supervisor in the refining process of silver and other precious metals. The Night Plant Operative will be responsible for key operational tasks within the refinery, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with environmental standards.

• Crystal washing and drying.
• Bar preparation, dressing, and number stamping.
• Assist with unloading crystal from cells.
• Assist with pouring fine silver bars.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards in your working area/department.
• Assist with goods inwards as required.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with environmental responsibilities and ISO 14001 standards (spills management, reporting permit breaches, controlling fugitive emissions).
• Act as a trained First Aider.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety procedures, ensuring correct PPE/RPE is worn at all times.
• Operate safely when handling heavy lifting tasks and dressing bars using angle grinders.

• Previous experience in a refinery or foundry environment advantageous.
• Knowledge and experience in melting and casting metals (highly desirable).
• Health & Safety conscious with a commitment to compliance.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Physically fit and capable of heavy lifting (bars typically weighing 30kg).
• Flexible and reliable with a “can‑do” attitude.
• Willingness to train on multiple pieces of plant equipment.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Other