General Operative (Rotating Shift Pattern)

Niftylift Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Annual bonus

5% contributory pension

Life insurance

Health cover

Staff discounts

Cycle to Work

Employee referral scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Free on-site parking

Subsidised refreshments

Free company lunches

Free family events

On-site changing rooms

Job summary

Niftylift Limited in Milton Keynes is seeking a General Operative for our manufacturing facility. The role involves hands-on work including shot blasting, preparing metal components and operating non-CNC machines.

You will follow processes, inspect with gauges, and maintain a high standard of 5s in a busy production environment. The role requires reading and executing SOPs, awareness of paint-shop safety, lean manufacturing experience, and good written/spoken communication.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and execute SOPs to a high standard.
• Awareness of Health & Safety hazards in a paint shop, e.g., isocyanates & flammable liquids.
• Experience in lean manufacturing/continuous improvement environments.
• Ability to read, write and communicate at all levels.
• Desirable: welding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Follow processes and detail any non-conformances.
• Use gauges and measuring equipment for inspection purposes.
• Use jigs and assembly fixtures to manufacture high-quality repetitive components.
• Maintain a clean environment within the department.
• Use correct consumables for preparation and sanding of metal and polymer components before paint/powder application.
• Booking on and off jobs, filling out timesheets and quality check sheets.
• Identify material surface defects on parts prior to paint/powder application and repair using adequate products.
• Masking, final paint/powder preparation, handling parts on and off paint runways.
• Moving chassis parts in and out of paint booths.
• Maintaining a high standard of 5s workplace organisation.

Skills

SOP reading

Attention to detail

Team player

Overtime readiness

Tools

Air-fed respiratory equipment

Measuring gauges

Job description

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a General Operative to join our growing, friendly team at Niftylift! The role is based at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Stonebridge, Milton Keynes.

This is a hands-on role, including shot blasting, fully preparing metal components and operating/maintaining all non-CNC machines.

About The Company

Niftylift Limited is a private UK company founded in 1985 and is now one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of mobile elevated work platforms. Over 75% of our products are exported through a global sales and dealer network spanning 40+ countries. The business employs over 450 people across three UK centres of excellence manufacturing sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow processes and detail any non-conformances.
• Use gauges and measuring equipment for inspection purposes.
• Use jigs and assembly fixtures to manufacture high-quality repetitive components.
• Maintain a clean environment within the department.
• Use correct consumables for preparation and sanding of metal and polymer components before paint/powder application.
• Booking on and off jobs, filling out timesheets and quality check sheets.
• Identifying material surface defects on parts prior to paint/powder application and repairing using adequate products.
• Masking, final paint/powder preparation, handling parts on and off paint runways.
• Moving chassis parts in and out of paint booths.
• Maintaining a high standard of 5s workplace organisation.

Personal Characteristics

• Committed team player with emphasis on flexibility and productivity.
• Good Attention to detail.
• Must be prepared to work regular overtime.

Previous Experience

• Ability to read and execute SOP'S to a high standard.
• An appreciation of the Health & Safety hazards within a paint shop, specifically isocyanates & flammable liquids.
• Experience operating within a lean manufacturing/continuous improvement team environment.
• Ability to read, write and communicate at all levels.
• Experience preparing unpainted parts (desirable).
• Welding knowledge (desirable).
• Experience using and maintaining air-fed respiratory equipment (desirable).
• Shot blasting experience (desirable).

Working Hours

This role works on a rotating shift pattern, and the successful candidate will work one week of early shifts followed by one week of late shifts (37.5 hours per week basic).

• Early Shift: 06:00 - 14:00 (Monday - Thursday), 06:00 - 11:30 (Friday).
• Late Shift: 14:00 - 22:00 (Monday - Thursday), 11:00 - 16:30 (Friday).
• Mandatory structured overtime depending on business requirements.
• Guaranteed hourly starting rate: £12.86 per hour (rising to a maximum of £13.67 per hour once signed off at specific skill levels)
• Shift Premium: 15% on all basic hours worked (37.5 per week)
• Additional Weekly Bonus: approximately £75 - £100 per week (for ref only), guaranteed at a minimum of £50 oer week, payable when all qualifying criteria are met.
• Overtime: paid at a premium rate (x1.5 or x2.0 depending on hours worked)
• Annual Bonus: £500 per annum (for ref only, based on recent average).

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (rising with service to 30 days) plus bank holidays
• Annual bonus (£500 per annum, based on recent average - for indication only)
• 5% contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance scheme
• Health cover scheme
• Staff discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee referral scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised refreshments (lunch and drink options)
• Free company lunches
• Free family events
• On-site changing rooms and showers