Manufacturing Operative

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Hessle; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp to Perm vacancy

Opportunities to progress with higher

Overtime paid at Time + 1/2

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group Limited is seeking a Manufacturing Operative with a forklift license for their site in East Hull. The role starts as temporary with potential to go permanent, offering a starting pay of £12.71 per hour and opportunities for higher payrates as you progress.

Shifts total 35 hours per week on a rotating pattern. The job entails handling paper sacks, packaging and wrapping, operating machinery, and moving pallets with a forklift where licensed.

Qualifications

• Experience in print/packaging manufacturing advantageous.
• Valid counterbalance forklift license (ideally with 2+ years experience).
• Strong attention to detail in finishing and inspection.

Responsibilities

• Operate end-of-line production, stack and palletise products.
• Operate various printing machines (semi-automatic or manual).
• Monitor product quality and ensure production timescales are met.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Working under pressure

Tools

Counterbalance forklift license

Printing machinery experience

Job description

MANUFACTURING OPERATIVE

We are recruiting an experienced Manufacturing Operative (with forklift license) to join one of the leading packaging suppliers in the UK based in East Hull. This is a Temp to Perm Vacancy, offering a starting payrate of £12.71ph with various opportunities to progress which comes with higher payrates.

Shift pattern / Working hours

35 hours per week on a rotating shift basis; Week 1 - Monday to Thursday 6am-2pm & Friday 6am-11am Week 2 - Monday to Thursday 2pm-10pm & Friday 11am-4pm

Start date / Duration

The Manufacturing Operative role is a Temporary position that will commence with immediate effect and may develop into a Permanent role for candidates showing excellent work ethic.

Job description

As a Manufacturing Operative you will be responsible for the manufacturing of high-quality paper sacks, packaging, bagging and wrapping solutions for a range of industries. Your duties will include;

• Working at the end of line - taking off products, stacking and palletising in the correct manner
• Operating various types of printing machinery which could be semi-automatic or manual
• Monitor and inspect the quality of the products
• Run the manufacturing of products in accordance with specification, particularly ensuring that these are within production timescale targets
• Lifting and manoeuvring products around the factory to ensure they are in the right places for the next stage of the manufacturing process
• Assisting with printer and warehouse duties when needed
• Operating a forklift to move pallets into the warehouse (providing you have a license)

The successful candidate:

To be considered for the position of Manufacturing Operative you must;

• Ideally have experience working in print/packaging manufacturing
• Have a valid counterbalance license, ideally with a minimum of 2 years experience.
• Have a great attention to detail throughout packing, finishing and inspecting products
• Have experience operating machines, ideally print or packaging machines
• Be able to work well under pressure
• Have the ability to work well as a team but also individually

What's in it for you?

• Pay rate - £12.71ph
• Overtime paid at Time + ½ after 35 hours
• Opportunity to gain increased payrates for more skilled roles
• Permanent job opportunities possible
• Employee of the Month award - we recognise and reward hard work!
• Stafforce Navigate + App:
  • Shopping discounts.
  • Discounted Gym membership.
  • 24/7 GP service.
  • On-line access to payslips and pension information.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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