Production Operative
£32,200 to £35,000 plus benefits
Our client has a great new opportunity for a Production Operative to develop skills and become a technical machine operator.
Main Duties for the Production Operative:
- Machine Setup, preparing the machine for the next production run by setting up the equipment, ensuring it is ready for the next job.
- Material Handling, by safely loading and securing the appropriate printed materials, onto the machine, ensuring it is ready for operation.
- Tool Installation, installing and adjusting the necessary cutting tools and components according to job specifications, ensuring precision and accuracy.
- Quality Control, thorough quality checks to verify that all components are correctly aligned and that the machine is ready for a flawless production run.
- Routine cleaning and maintenance tasks for the machinery to ensure proper functioning and minimise downtime.
- Identify and address any technical issues or malfunctions during the production process, escalating complex problems to Management.
Skills required for the Production Operative:
- Previous experience in a manufacturing operation or a related field is advantageous.
- Strong technical aptitude and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to machinery setup processes.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to identify and correct any issues that may affect production quality.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Basic knowledge of Health & Safety procedures in a manufacturing environment.
- Used to working a shift pattern.
Hours of work for the Production Operative:
Lates Earlies Nights rotation 10-6 Sunday to Thursday / 6-2 / 2-10 Monday to Friday
Benefits for the Production Operative:
Up to 30-minute paid break during shift
Overtime paid at 1.25 once contractual hours worked – premium increases to 1.5 overtime rate, once 48 hours per week is exceeded
28 days holiday per year, inclusive of Bank Holidays
Free vend tea, coffee, hot chocolate, soup
Group Life assurance (4 x annual salary)
Aviva Company pension scheme
Medicash insurance scheme (Dental, Optical etc)
Employee assistance programme
Retail discount scheme
Free on-site parking
Reward and recognition scheme
Employee referral programme
Based in Huntingdon
For more details on the Production Operative please contact Lisa Parsons