General Operator

Atkore International; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkore International is seeking an experienced General Operative to support the production of their Flytec product range. This role involves operating production equipment, assembling products, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The company offers a supportive environment with a focus on health & safety, team collaboration, and continuous improvement. Benefits include substantial annual leave, a company bonus scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Companywide bonus scheme

Training and development opportunities

Company Pension

Life Assurance 4x salary

Discounted Gym Membership

Free annual flu vaccination vouchers

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Motivation to meet quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate production/packing equipment as required.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing parts and materials.
• Ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Knowledge of production equipment

Teamwork

Motivation to meet targets

Job description

Who we are looking for:

Unistrut is looking for an experienced General Operative to support our continued growth within the Atkore product range.

What you’ll do:

• Operate production/packing equipment as required
• Assemble, pack and identify trunking support products for our Flytec product range
• Take responsibility for inspection of incoming and outgoing parts and materials
• Keep production and quality related records up to date
• Ensure good levels of 5S are maintained in the area
• Be involved in continuous improvement processes driving through improvements in all aspects of the role
• Ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed
• Performs Other Duties as Assigned

What you bring:

• A good knowledge of production equipment
• Able to work as part of a team and as an individual
• Motivation to beat targets safely and required quality standards
• Ability to comply with and promote Atkore’s ATIRE and SQDC values

What you will strive to accomplish in this role:

• S -Zero Harm to yourself or your colleagues
• Q – Zero defective raw materials accepted into the premises
• D- All offloading of raw materials achieved in a timely manner
• C- Zero downtime for machines allocated to material waiting times

Hourly pay rate - £12.21, plus 22% shift allowance for day shift

Hours of work will be 39 hours per week working 2-week rota shift pattern:

Shift 1 – Monday -Thursday 6am -2pm and Fridays 6am-1pm

Shift 2 – Monday-Thursday 2pm-10pm and Fridays 1pm-8pm

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave
• Festive shutdown at Christmas
• Companywide bonus scheme
• Service and recognition awards
• Training and development opportunities
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance 4x salary
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Free annual flu vaccination vouchers
• Employee assistance programme
• Cash health plan
• Free home cyber security training
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free onsite parking

Atkore is committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviours, all in a way that’s consistent with our core values. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavour to move us forward.