Labourer

Currock Engineering Company Limited; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Annual bonus scheme linked to profits

Opportunities for development

Company Sick Pay

Pension: 5% Employer, 5% Employee

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Job summary

Currock Engineering Company Limited in Chelmsford is seeking a Labourer to support manufacturing, logistics and facility activities through safe, efficient general labouring, material handling and housekeeping. You will assist with loading/unloading, goods movement and waste management while keeping work areas safe and organised.

Working with Production, Stores and Maintenance, you will contribute to safety, quality and continuous improvement initiatives and support cross-functional tasks as

Qualifications

• Experience working within a manufacturing, warehouse, construction, logistics or labouring environment.
• Ability to undertake manual handling and physical work activities.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work safely and follow operational procedures.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support a range of business activities.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing and operational activities as directed.
• Assist with the movement of materials, products and equipment throughout the facility.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation.
• Assist with basic maintenance activities under supervision.
• Identify non-conforming products and report deviations.
• Wear and maintain required PPE and follow safety procedures.

Job description

Position Overview

The Labourer is responsible for supporting manufacturing, logistics and facility activities through the safe and efficient execution of general labouring, material handling, housekeeping and operational support tasks.

The Labourer is responsible for assisting with material movement, loading and unloading activities, goods handling, workplace organisation, waste management, basic maintenance support and general housekeeping and operational activities. The role ensures work areas remain safe, organised and efficient while supporting operational requirements across the business.

Working closely with Production, Stores, Logistics, Maintenance, Quality and Operations teams, the Labourer supports the achievement of safety, quality, delivery and operational objectives while contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Main Purpose of Role

• Perform labouring and operational support activities safely and efficiently.
• Support manufacturing, logistics and facility operations as required.
• Assist with loading, unloading and movement of materials and products.
• Maintain safe, clean and organised working environments.
• Support waste management and recycling activities.
• Assist with goods inward, stores and dispatch activities where required.
• Support maintenance, facility and housekeeping activities.
• Identify and report quality, safety and operational concerns.
• Maintain workplace organisation and housekeeping standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, operational excellence and workplace safety initiatives.
• Support training, skills development and cross-functional working where required.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Support

• Support manufacturing and operational activities as directed.
• Assist with the movement of materials, products and equipment throughout the facility.
• Support production teams with labouring activities where required.
• Assist with operational projects and improvement activities.
• Support departmental activities across the business as workload demands.
• Support continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations.

Material Handling

• Safely move and store raw materials and finished products.
• Support goods inward, stock organisation and inventory control activities as required.
• Handle and store materials appropriately to prevent damage.

Facilities & Housekeeping

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, cleanliness and workplace organisation across internal and external areas.
• Remove waste and recyclable materials from production areas and ensure walkways, storage areas and workspaces remain safe and clear.

Maintenance Support

• Assist with basic maintenance activities under supervision.
• Support equipment relocation and installation activities.
• Assist maintenance personnel and contractors where required.
• Support facility improvement and refurbishment activities.
• Report equipment, facility and infrastructure concerns promptly.

Inspection and Quality

• Handle products and materials in accordance with company quality requirements.
• Identify damaged materials, products or packaging.
• Support product identification and traceability requirements.
• Report quality concerns promptly.
• Support containment activities when requested.

Non-Conformance

• Identify non-conforming products and process deviations.
• Report non-conformance in accordance with company procedures.
• Support containment and segregation activities.
• Assist with corrective action implementation where required.

Health and Safety

• Wear and maintain required personal protective equipment.
• Report hazards, incidents and near misses.
• Participate in emergency drills and safety initiatives.
• Support waste management and environmental compliance requirements.
• Adhere to risk assessments, COSHH requirements and safe systems of work.
• Maintain a safe, organised and clean working environment.
• Use equipment and tools safely and in accordance with company procedures.

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience working within a manufacturing, warehouse, construction, logistics or labouring environment.
• Ability to undertake manual handling and physical work activities.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work safely and follow operational procedures.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support a range of business activities.

Desirable Experience

• Experience using hand tools and basic workshop equipment.
• Forklift Truck licence or experience.
• Experience supporting maintenance or facility activities.

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Comply with the Company's Health and Safety policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions.
• Follow site rules and emergency procedures at all times.
• Actively participate in Health and Safety reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities

• Due to the dynamic nature of the business, the Company reserves the right to require employees to undertake additional or alternative duties and responsibilities, within their capabilities and appropriate to their skills and experience, to support business needs and operational requirements.

What Currock can offer you:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Annual bonus scheme linked to company profits and performance targets
• Opportunities for development and supportive team environment
• Company Sick Pay
• Pension: 5% Employer, 5% Employee Defined Contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking

Security Checks

Please note, you may be required to undergo Security Checks appropriate to your role.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] and we will be happy to support you.

Please note we do not accept CV's from recruitment agencies.