started work being trained on a job I Immediately got stuck in, my trainer was very good with considering I am from a foreign country and times ask a lot of questions but i was truly felt part of a team. I learnt four stages on the line each time i was shown what to do . The management team were very good with me I had an ongoing family issue and in the end resulted in me having to leave and go back home. most enjoyable part of the job is the people as long as you come to work and work your fine, shifts are 6am till 14:00 & 14:30 till 22:30 easy around my social life.

Pros

clean environment good facilitates- don't have to put your hand up to go the toilet!

Cons

none all good.

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Official response from Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd

21 July 2021

Many thanks for the feedback, we are currently expanding our workforce and looking for people to fill permanent roles. Please feel free to call me on 01490 412 626 so I can get a better understanding of your current work situation and see if we can work together again. Kind Regards, Richard Hughes

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Team Leader (Former Employee) - Corwen - 15 July 2021

This is a more honest review as I feel some I’ve read are unfair! It can be dusty and dirty due to handling self colour steel. Job security is excellent, genuine route to a full time with decent performance and if you turn up every day. Plenty of advancement opportunities, I was an example of this, good training and support for to improve yourself there. Modern CNC machinery and equipment. Good occupational health program.

Pros

Advancement opportunities

Cons

Normal factory frustrations

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Official response from Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd

21 July 2021

Thanks for the balanced feedback. We take on board the things people say and try to improve things but is always nice to get a good bit of news. We are currently recruiting so if you or anyone you know is interested please apply. Please feel free to call me on 01490 412 626 so I can get a better understanding of your current role and future prospects we may have on offer. Kind Regards, Richard Hughes

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Enjoyed my time there

Assembly Operator (Former Employee) - Deeside, Flintshire - 3 July 2021

Worked there for 18 months as a stop gap before traveling. Only intended to be there for a few months to save up some money !!! Worked on the Horse box line as an assembly operator. Had no previous relative experience but picked the job up very quickly. Work was fast paced but enjoyable. The day went very fast. Worked shifts so had a kind of half day every day as this suited my home needs. Work colleagues were a great bunch - really enjoyed the banter. My team leader was nice guy - no problems with him and treated me well. Overtime was available if you wanted it and there was definite advancement possibilities available if required. Overall had a good time there and I am still in contact with some of my work colleagues

Pros

Shift Pattern

Cons

None really

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Official response from Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd

21 July 2021

Feel free to re-apply we are looking for permanent roles based on all our sites. Please feel free to call me on 01490 412 626 so I can get a better understanding of your current situation and see if we have anything for you now or in the future. Kind Regards, Richard Hughes

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Fast paced but enjoyable

Production Operative (Former Employee) - Sandycroft - 2 July 2021

Reading the comments on here really did make me think twice, however people never take the time to type a positive comment so I thought I would make my own mind up! I enjoyed my time here, it was face paced and never a dull moment but that's what work is, right? The teams are great and the management are there to support you. Training was supplied so I knew what I was doing. Shift work suited me, gave me the routine I needed with my weekends to myself to enjoy with the fam! Unfortunately I wanted a job closer to home! Definetely worth making your own mind up about the company!

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Official response from Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd

21 July 2021

Appreciate the feedback, if you or anyone else you know is interested we are taking on full-time perm roles working direct for the company. Please feel free to call me on 01490 412 626 so I can get a better understanding of your aspirations. Kind Regards, Richard Hughes

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Absolute disgrace of a place

Production Operative (Former Employee) - Sandycroft - 23 April 2021

Bad bad place to work stay well clear team leaders think there big time just a proper poor place to work was only ever temporary for me feel sorry for anyone that works there you have to be desperate

Pros

None

Cons

Horrible team leaders poor management

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Official response from Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd

14 July 2021

Thank you very much for the feedback and I am sorry that you did not enjoy your experience at the Sandycroft site. We believe our highly trained Team Leaders perform to a very high standard whilst trying to get our Products completed in a timely fashion. Please feel free to call me on 01490 412 626 so I can get a better understanding of your issues. Kind Regards, Richard Hughes

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Fast paced.

Production Operative (Former Employee) - Sandycroft - 17 April 2021

I worked here for several weeks as an agency worker as a stop gap. I am of an age that my parents forced me to work from 16 so i do understand the expectation of work!! I must admit reading some comments on here before starting i was a bit sceptical but I enjoyed it. I have worked in manufacturing for 30 years and most factories are the same labour turn over is high here half of the younger generation walk in when they want to and turn up when they like and try and get away with the bare minimum. My team leader was very help-full and i must admit I sympathise with him as every day we were missing parts. Health and safety within the factory was very good. Lots of excess stock around the factory needs a warehouse! The pay is not in line with other manufacturers that are similar there is no shift allowance on shifts, no attendance bonus Im told although there are people missing daily on the lines. Some very good workers need to keep them.

Pros

Relaxed, good experience

Cons

No shift allowance- pay slightly under the average.

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Toxic environment

Production Operative (Former Employee) - Sandycroft - 15 April 2021

Very unfriendly and pressurised place to work in. Seems good from the interview and at the start but a lot is expected of you. You are just another number to them.

Pros

Successful growing company

Cons

Stressful

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Official response from Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd

21 July 2021

Sorry to hear your experience was not what you expected from the interview. We do initial reviews with people who start so they can voice any concerns. If you would like to re-apply we would consider you for the roles we have at that time. Wishing you all the best in your future career.

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Everyone is trying to escape

Assembly Operator (Former Employee) - Sandycroft - 22 March 2021

Joke of a company with no regard for its workforce or human beings on the whole. Clueless team leaders constantly cracking the whip whilst you break your back for peanuts. Company interviewed people and gave jobs to them for a shift that never even happened. Not so much as an apology was forth coming from the powers that be to all the people they lied to and messed around. Lost count of the amount of people that left daily in my short time there.

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None

Cons

Plenty

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Official response from Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd

16 July 2021

Thank you for your feedback. I can only assume you are referring to the Sandycroft Night Shift that you state 'never happened'. This did indeed start but unfortunately had to be removed due to unforeseen circumstances. The Company has an extremely healthy order book and have a number of long term, Full Time, permanent jobs available and when the time is right, we will re-introduce the night shift

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Such a Bad Experience- Never Again!

Operator (Former Employee) - Sandycroft - 2 January 2021

I worked here for 6 months during 2019. I began at the company with the hope of forging a new career in a new work sector. However once I started, I knew from the get go that I would not be staying. The organisation was non existent with the entire factory an utter shambles with materials stored in a way which resembled a jumble sale in a village hall as opposed to a modern day manufacturing site. Metal components dumped outside in the yard and getting corroded to the point that they were getting rejected. The lines were always stopping because the materials were not at lineside where needed. Health and Safety was poor with a couldn't care less attitude - rubbish and stock blocking walkways. Management were appalling and treated staff so - no wonder they are always advertising.

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None

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Everything

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Official response from Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd

21 July 2021

We always seek to help people forge new careers, it is disappointing that we were not able to do so with yourself. Supply chain issues do occasionally mean that materials need to be stored in ways that are required for a short space of time. We would never endorse a view that it is like a jumble sale. We conduct regular audits and the site is reviewed by external auditors. In terms of H&S we can not agree with you view that we don't take our obligations seriously. We have had many inspections and have our own internal team who ensure we work to the highest standards. Please feel free to call me on 01490 412 626 so I can get a better understanding of your issues. Kind Regards, Richard Hughes

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It's like working in the dark ages.

Flt and counter balance driver (Former Employee) - Corwen - 8 December 2020

You waste loads of time looking for stuff' And bringing jigs in and out from outside jigs are all rusty.. Just no organisation in Corwen that's why they have a high turn over of shop floor staff, A very frustrating place to work it was for me anyway.

Pros

Weekend off and bank holidays

Cons

Shifts

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Official response from Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd

21 July 2021

Many thanks for your review. Our turnover is not high and many people have worked for us for 20+ years. We are a proud Welsh manufacturer of a quality product that is highly regarded around the world. It's disappointing that you were frustrated, we do seek feedback from people and would have reviewed with you in your induction period. We have flagged your concerns to the site team. Please feel free to call me on 01490 412 626 so I can get a better understanding of your issues. Kind Regards, Richard Hughes

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Absolute disgrace of a company!

Robot Weld operator and spray booth operative. (Current Employee) - Corwen - 6 August 2020

Shift work is 6-2 & 2-10 with no shift allowance. Management are incompetent, ignorant and disrespectful. Pressured into doing overtime with threats of lay offs or disciplinary action. Unfair pay with ever promised pay rises which never materialise. No empathy towards family problems/situations leading to off.. instead discipline you. 0/10

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Nothing

Production Operative (Current Employee) - Sandycroft - 11 October 2019

A good company to work for as long as you are willing to work hard a good bunch of lads work there and it’s a secure job as long as you turn up to work on time and do your fair share of work

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Production operative

Agency worker (Current Employee) - Corwen - 19 September 2019

Job very repetitive, always part shortages and continual change overs. Trainee operator train other trainee operator so mistakes are being passed on from operator to operator.

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Great Place to Work

Production Operative (Current Employee) - Sandycroft - 18 September 2019

I really enjoy working with Ifor Williams, great support, great structure! I can see my self developing a long career with a good level of personal development.

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Ridiculous pressure

Production Engineer (Current Employee) - Deeside - 13 September 2019

If hard work and constant pressure to achieve impossible targets then try working here. 1 half hour break in an 8 hour shift is the only time you'll rest. If you hit the target they just put it up even higher, no praise or thanks from the team leaders when you hit the target. Been here 6 months and desperate to get out. Huge turnover of staff, people constantly leaving. AVOID at all costs unless you are desperate for money.

Pros

Money has just gone up

Cons

Hard work no rest

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Official response from Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd

21 July 2021

Please feel free to call me on 01490 412 626 so I can get a better understanding of your issues. Kind Regards, Richard Hughes

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absolute hole!

Factory line worker/manufacturer (Former Employee) - Cynwyd - 15 July 2019

shocking work environment, horrible treatment rubbish pay!

Pros

none

Cons

everything

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Official response from Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd

21 July 2021

Sorry to hear your comments. Please feel free to call me on 01490 412 626 so I can get a better understanding of your issues. Kind Regards, Richard Hughes