General Operative

OCS Group Limited; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Knowsley seeks an operator for Hopper/Stream feeder equipment. The role involves monitoring equipment for smooth production, adhering to safety requirements, and collaborating with team members. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work independently. The company emphasizes a commitment to excellence and values like Trust and Respect.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor Hopper/Stream feeder equipment for smooth output.
• Adhere to Health & Safety requirements.
• Perform line pre-run checks and keep the area tidy.
• Assist in the setup and monitoring of equipment.
• Load On-serts and ensure consumables are available.
• Clear jams and minor faults, disposing of waste correctly.
• Monitor line performance and clean the finishing lines.

Skills

Good communications skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Basic organisational skills

Self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised

Mechanical appreciation of equipment and moving parts

Flexibility

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Basic operational skills

Job description

The main responsibilities of this role is to operate and monitor the Hopper/Stream feeder equipment, presenting quality onserts to the process to ensure smooth output of onserted bundles during live production runs with minimum waste. As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Adhere to relevant Health & Safety Requirements
• Line pre-run checks, ensuring the area is clear and tidy
• Be aware which Hoppers/Stream Feeders are in use and which are on standby as backup
• Ensure all guards and safety devices are fitted and in proper use, if not report the issue to TL or LM
• Assist TL's and LM's in set of Hoppers/Stream Feeders and continuously monitor equipment to prevent jam ups
• Load On-serts into Hopper/Stream Feeder using correct manual handling techniques
• Check that there are sufficient quantities of consumable i.e. Onserts and Magazines are available and renew when necessary. Monitor bundle presentation when delivered to Inserting Line
• Collect and re-bundle overflow copy and re-introduce to line in correct format
• Use appropriate reporting systems for faults and feedback to TL's and LM's
• Clear jams and minor faults and ensure all waste is disposed of correctly
• Monitor line performance and adjust where necessary
• Cleaning the finishing lines
• Keep area clean and tidy during and after production
• Completing line reports accurately and legibly (if required)
• Liaise with and support team members and all operational staff
• At a later stage, training in an appropriate secondary skill may be arranged.

All applicants MUST have a right to work in the UK

Qualifications

• Good communications skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Basic organisational skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised
• Mechanical appreciation of equipment and moving parts
• Ability to work safely.
• Flexibility - Ability and a willingness to move between areas (training permitting) to meet the needs of the business
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Basic operational skills.

Company Information

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.