Factory Operator - Entry Level Location: Walthamstow, East London Salary: £13.00 per hour (£26,400 per year) Overtime Bonus Pension Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Join a Growing Manufacturing Team! Elmelin is a leading manufacturer of thermal and electrical insulation products, supplying customers across more than 15 countries and industries including aerospace, transport, steelworks and electric vehicles. We combine 100 years of expertise with a modern, innovative mindsetand we're looking for a Factory Operator to join our friendly team. This is an entry-level role, perfect for someone hands-on with good maths skills who wants to build a career in manufacturing. Full training provided. What You'll Do Operate machinery (full training provided). Carry out manual manufacturing and packaging tasks. Work from job cards and engineering drawings. Use basic measurement tools (vernier, micrometer). Check product quality and support a zero-defect approach. Follow health & safety guidelines and report any issues. Maintain a clean and organised workspace (5S). What We're Looking For Living within 30-45 minutes of Walthamstow. NVQ Level 2 or good GCSEs (especially maths). Good communication skills (fluent English). Team player, proactive and eager to learn. Comfortable with manual lifting. What You'll Get Full on-the-job training £13.00 per hour (£26,400/year) Company pension after 3 months Company performance bonus 25 days holiday Bank Holidays Overtime at premium rates Permanent contract 39-hour week (day shift only) Why Join Us At Elmelin, we believe in helping people grow. If you're passionate and curious, you'll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills, work with different technologies, and progress within the company.