Cable Winding Operative

Gap Personnel Limited; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Job summary

Gap Personnel Limited is recruiting for Cable Winding Operatives in the Knowsley area to manufacture fibre optic cables on production machinery. This is a permanent vacancy from day one.

Full training is provided. Hours are Monday to Friday with shift patterns including 7:00am-3:00pm; afternoons and nights carry weekly premiums. Join Gap Personnel as an employment business serving the client on site.

Qualifications

• Full training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery used in the manufacture of fibre optic cables.
• Feed, guide and handle optical fibres, strength members, insulation materials and cable components during the manufacturing process.
• Assist with cable extrusion.

Job description

Gap Personnel who are operating as an employment business are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for Cable Winding Operatives for a company based in Knowsley area.

This is a permanent vacancy from day one.

Job Purpose

To manufacture fibre optic cables by operating production machinery, handling optical fibres and cable materials, and carrying out assembly, inspection and quality control activities in accordance with production specifications, quality standards and health and safety procedures. The role involves winding electrical cable from one drum to another, using various winding machines.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery used in the manufacture of fibre optic cables.
• Feed, guide and handle optical fibres, strength members, insulation materials and cable components during the manufacturing process.
• Assist with cable extrusion.

Full training is provided

Hours of work and pay:

• Monday to Friday
• Starting shift 7.00am to 3.00 pm - £12.71 ph.
• Following shift pattern: 7am-3 pm, 3pm-11 pm, 11pm-7am
• Afternoons have a £67.20 per week premium
• Night shift has a £152.70 per week premium

Gap personnel group are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgment solely on suitability for the job.