Machine Operator

Blue Arrow; Briton Ferry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is urgently seeking Machine Operators to join a manufacturing team in Briton Ferry. The role involves operating machinery, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and conducting maintenance. Candidates should have production experience and a commitment to safety. Compensation is £16.81 per hour with opportunities for overtime and temp to perm contracts.

Qualifications

• Motivated individuals willing to progress their career in manufacturing.
• Experience in production or operator roles is crucial.
• Driving is preferred due to location.

Responsibilities

• Run packaging and roll pack bundler machinery.
• Manage machine changes and compliance checks.
• Perform small maintenance and ensure health & safety.

Skills

Motivated and committed

Experience in a production role

Ability to oversee processes

Job description

Overview

Blue Arrow is urgently recruiting for several Machine Operators to join our client’s team based in the Baglan area. Paid weekly! Temp to perm opportunities. Our client is a global manufacturing leader offering progression opportunities.

Details

Rate of pay: £16.81 per hour including 30% shift allowance. Overtime available at higher rates.

Hours of work: Full time, 12 hour shifts with a mixture of days and nights across a 4 weekly rotating pattern. The typical pattern is: 2 Days on, 2 off, 3 Nights on, 2 off, 2 Days on, 3 off, 2 Nights on, 2 off, 3 Days on, 2 off, 2 Nights on, 3 off, and then the pattern repeats. Hours work out at an average of 42 hours per week over a 4 week period.

Contract: Temp to Perm after 12 weeks, subject to performance and meeting the job specification.

Purpose of the role

To guarantee the right operation of the packaging machinery in compliance with the working instructions and safety guidelines.

Main Responsibilities

• To run the packaging machine
• To run the roll pack bundler machine
• To change the polyethylene reels and their optional materials or feed the machine with skillets or cases
• To run the log saw if required
• To stop and restart the machinery when needed
• To check the compliance between the product and the related data sheet
• To draft the data sheet regarding the production control
• Small maintenance activities and adjustments
• To manage the machinery change over
• To support the colleagues in case of need and oversee the end line process when required
• To ensure a high level of housekeeping of the working area is maintained throughout the shift
• To ensure health & safety rules are adhered to

Qualifications & expectations

• Motivated and committed individuals keen to progress their career within a manufacturing environment
• Experience in a production role / operator role
• Ideally from a heavy industry background
• DBS checks will be carried out on day 1 of the assignment
• Company offers a no conviction policy
• Ideally you will drive due to the location

How to apply

If you feel you have the right experience for the above role, please submit your CV for immediate response.

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