Heavy Plant Production Operative

Purpose:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and work as part of a growing business that is prepared to invest in your future.

We currently have an opportunity for a Heavy Production Operative to join our Operations team. As part of our production team, you will have the responsibility of operating production machinery to produce a range of products.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Responsible for your own Health and Safety and that of your colleagues

·        Ensure compliance with company policies; Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental and FEMAS management systems.

·        Operating automatic and manual machinery to produce products in line with production targets whilst ensuring all standards are achieved.

·        Assist with improvements and efficiencies in all production aspects.

·        Responsible for material waste management

·        Ensure that machinery is in a safe and satisfactory working manner before use by conducting regular pre-production checks.

·        Responsible for reporting any machine faults to supervisor or maintenance team.

·        Ensure effective house- keeping in accordance with company procedures.

·        Ensure appropriate paperwork is completed and maintained.

·        Maintain files and records and provide quick accurate information when required.

·        Ensure good relations and communications with all members and non-members of the team, providing excellent customer care in an efficient manner.

·        Establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with all work colleagues to ensure a ‘one team approach’ to deliver the company’s performance standards and the business objectives.

·        Undertake duties considered by the company as within the competence of the role.

Education

·        GCSE qualification in Maths & English minimum Grade C or equivalent.

Experience

·        1 years proven experience operating automatic and manual processing machinery.

·        Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team environment.

·        Experience with Heavy plant machinery such as Rigid Dumper, Articulated Dumper and Shove

Skills and Competences

·        Strong team player with excellent communication skills, both oral and written

·        Good problem-solving skills

·        Ability to work on own initiative

·        Computer literate

·        Knowledge and implementation of Health & Safety

Circumstances

·        The role is primarily day, with the availability to cover a 3-week rotating shift pattern when required (1 Weekdays, 2 Week Nights).

·        Ability to do nightshift is essential for this role.

·        Able to work flexible hours as required and overtime.