Machine Operative

Adecco Portugal; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is recruiting a permanent, full-time Machine Operator to join their production team in a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on setting up, operating and maintaining machines, with duties including housekeeping and reporting to the Shift Supervisor.

You will work a rotating shift pattern of 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £32,000 per annum. An NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering or similar is advantageous, as is knowledge of Lean and

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering or similar is advantageous.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Ability to meet tight production deadlines without compromising safety or quality.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and SMED techniques is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines in the production department.
• Maintain housekeeping and ensure HSE best practices are followed.
• Produce quality outputs in a timely manner and report to the Shift Supervisor.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and waste reduction.
• Assist with packing, checking and fulfilment when required.

Skills

Health and safety practices

Manufacturing experience

Communication and teamwork

Process improvement opportunities

SMED/Lean knowledge

Operating equipment

Education

NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering

Job description

Machine Operator

Our client a global, leading manufacturing company are recruiting for a permanent, full time Machine Operator to join their team.

The main duties are setting up, operation and general housekeeping of one of the machines within production department. The roles will report directly to the Shift Supervisor.

Main Duties

• Ensuring HSE best practices are followed throughout department
• Setting up and operating machines
• Enabling the production of quality products off the machines in a timely manner
• Ensuring machines are operated efficiently in line with SSOWs and best maintenance practices.
• Driving continuous improvement opportunities, including waste reduction and production efficiencies
• Performing other tasks within the production department when required and trained to do so such as packing, checking & fulfilment.

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrated commitment to good health and safety practices.
• Experience of working within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work towards tight production deadlines without compromising safety, quality or waste expectations.
• Excellent communication and team working skills.
• Ability to identify and act upon process improvement opportunities
• Experience of working with similar operating equipment would be an advantage.
• NVQ level 3 in mechanical engineering or similar discipline would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and SMED techniques would be an advantage.

Hours/Salary

The role will be shift based working a rotating pattern of 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm Monday-Friday

Salary - £32,000 per annum

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