Factory Labourer

E3 Recruitment; Ossett; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long Term Incentive Plans

Private Health Plan

33 days holiday

Pension contributions up to 10%

Job summary

Wakefield-based engineering employer is recruiting a Factory Labourer with the potential to train as an engineer. The role covers a 37.5 hour week on a day shift, with overtime paid at time and a half and opportunities for progression within the company.

Starting salary is £26,325 per year (£13.50 per hour) with 33 days holiday, long-term incentive plans, and a Private Health Plan. The company offers a 10% pension contribution and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Factory Labourer role in an engineering environment with potential to progress to engineer.
• Overtime is paid at time and a half, and a fair shift pattern exists.
• Reliability, hard work and commitment are valued for progression.

Responsibilities

• Aid a large team of Engineering & Logistics staff with movement of products, parts, equipment and tooling.
• Keep the workshop clean, tidy and hazard-free, including floor cleaning with motorized equipment.
• Carry out tasks as required to meet business needs.
• Often work with minimal supervision and initiative to organize/clean/sort areas.
• Operate a Counterbalance Forklift when required (license/experience preferred but not essential).

Job description

POTENTIAL TO TRAIN AS AN ENGINEER, EARLY FINISH ON FRIDAYS, FREQUENT OVERTIME PAID AT TIME AND A HALF, 10% COMBINED PENSION, 33 HOLIDAYS, LIFE ASSURANCE, LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLANS, EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT

The above are just a few things that Factory Labourer enjoy whilst working with this highly impressive engineering organization based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

This employer has previously promoted hard working people from this position and offered Engineering apprenticeships and qualifications. If you are reliable, hardworking and committed to this employer, this could be an excellent opportunity to become an Engineer in the future!

As the Factory Labourer, you will work with a highly respected Engineering organisations that builds complex machinery for well known organisations who operate in a range of industries, including Online Retail & Distribution and FMCG.

Key Responsibilities of the Factory Labourer:

• Acting as a supporting function to a large team of Engineering & Logistics staff, helping with the movement of products, parts, equipment and tooling around the workshop and loading & unloading vehicles
• Keeping the workshop clean, tidy and free from hazards - this includes using motorized cleaning equipment to clean flooring etc.
• Carrying out specific tasks when required to meet the needs of the business
• Often working with minimal supervision and from your own initiative - organizing/cleaning/sorting/tidying areas as you see them
• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift when required - license/previous experience preferred but not essential

Working Hours of the Factory Labourer:

37.5 Hours per week, spread across a regular day shift:

• Monday to Thursday - 08:00 to 16:30

• Friday - 08:00 to 15:15
• Overtime is frequently available midweek and weekend - paid at £20.25 & £27.00

In return, the Factory Labourer will receive:

• Starting Salary: £26,325.00 (£13.50 per hour)
• Holiday Allowance: 33 Days (25 days + public holidays)
• Long Term Incentive Plans
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme: Up to 10% combined contributions
• Private Health Plan (Westfield)