We are looking for a Compounding Operator to join a busy compounding team based in Cambridgeshire.
The work is hands on and physical. You will handle plastic pipes of various sizes, operate equipment, maintain good housekeeping standards, and ensure material is supplied to the compounding process safely and efficiently.
Main Responsibilities
· Move plastic pipes and scrap material from the scrap yard to the compounding department using a forklift.
· Organise and maintain the scrap yard in a safe and orderly condition.
· Feed plastic pipes into a small shredder manually.
· Cut plastic pipes using a band saw.
· Cut coils and pipe lengths using a chainsaw.
· Use a log lifter to feed large material into the main shredder.
· Keep the work area clean and control swarf and debris generated during the process.
· Follow all safety procedures and wear the required PPE.
· Support the compounding team in meeting production and recycling targets.
Skills and Experience:
· Valid forklift truck licence.
· Good awareness of health and safety.
· Reliable, hardworking, and able to work as part of a small team.
· Comfortable carrying out physical work in a manufacturing environment.
Salary and Working Hours
£13.50 per hour
Monday to Friday
06:30 until 14:30