Machine Operator

Westray Recruitment Group; North East; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Package

Pension (government guidelines)

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Group is recruiting a finishing operator for a permanent role in the Durham area. The successful candidate will join a high-volume manufacturing operation transitioning to world-class standards, with strong emphasis on team values and reliability.

A long weekend shift pattern supports work-life balance. The role requires practical experience on finishing and cutting processes, with opportunities to grow through training and process improvements.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• FLT certificate of competence is desirable; full training provided.
• Experience in a high-volume fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Promotes a one-team ethic; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-start checks per instructions.
• Set size according to cutting instructions.
• Set machine speed for the product being cut.
• Adjust guides and tension for cutter bar.
• Ensure correct quantity of inbound/outbound packs and record in software.
• Load and unload product from machines.
• Coordinate with loader to maintain minimum pack gaps.
• Complete downtime paperwork accurately.
• Handle FLT loading/unloading as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

High-volume manufacturing

Tools

FLT Certificate

Job description

• Salary is £29,672.24 per annum based on a 41 hour week
• This is £12.71 per hour with a shift allowance of £49.51 per week.
• Salary increases upon further training.
• 2 shift rotating -
• Week 1: Monday – Thursday 06.00 - 15:00, Friday 06:00 – 11:00
• Week 2: Monday - Thursday 15:00 - 00:00, Friday 11:00 - 16:00
• Weekly Pay
• Health Care Package
• Pension in line with government guidelines

THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced finishing operator to work for our client on a permanent basis in the Durham area. Due to the company location it will prove advantageous for candidates to hold their own transport.

This is an amazing opportunity for the successful candidate to join a high-volume manufacturing organisation who is transitioning into becoming a world class manufacturer. The company prides itself on values of honesty, integrity, community spirit and excellence and they truly place people at the heart of their business. Over the past decade the business has quadrupled their production capacity.

This shift allows the successful candidate to maintain a good/work life balance with a long weekend as you would be due back in work on a Monday afternoon.

Joining the organisation at this time is particularly advantageous, given their substantial investments in new production facilities and automation on-site.

THE ROLE

• Ensure documented pre-start checks are undertaken in accordance with instructions
• Set size accurately according to cutting instructions
• Set machine speed to the optimum setting for the product being cut
• Set machine guides to the correct height for the product being cut
• Set blades to the correct tension and fit correctly to cutter bar
• Ensure all inbound and outbound packs are the correct quantity for customer requirements and recorded in software
• Loading and unloading product from machines
• Ensure timely communication with the department loader to ensure minimum gaps between packs
• Accurately complete paperwork for downtime data
• FLT loading and unloading as required

THE PERSON

• At least 3 years' previous experience in a similar role
• FLT certificate of competence is desirable as full training will be provided
• Must have previous experience in a high volume fast paced manufacturing/production environment
• Promoting a one team ethic through-out the shift
• Strong communication and relationship skills
• A willingness to work flexibly in order to ensure that business targets and objectives are achieved
• Experience in Manual cross cut, Round top saw, Spindle Moulder, Band saw, Stegherr, Bundling and Holtec very desirable!!!