Manufacturing Operative

Randstad Business Support - London; Shotton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday

Discounts on online services

£300 referral bonus

Permanent progression

In-house training

Wellbeing portal

Job summary

TATA Steel Shotton Works is hiring a Manufacturing Team Member (SPL) in a heavy industrial environment. The role requires operating processing machinery, handling materials, and supporting the team in a fast-paced setting.

Starting ASAP with a 3-month initial contract and potential extension. Pay is £15.95 per hour including a 10% shift allowance, with two shift patterns and overtime flexibility. Training and progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Driving licence and access to own transport.
• Experience in construction, manufacturing or heavy industrial environment (2+ years).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate processing machinery and material handling equipment.
• Deliver high-standard products as Tata Steel is renowned for.
• Operate plant machinery including Overhead Cranes, FLT Counterbalance and sideloaders.
• Conduct stock checks and labelling per procedures.
• Assist with manual handling of steel including unloading/loading.
• Follow management instructions for moving and handling of steel.
• Maintain UK Health and Safety standards and promote safe practices.
• Keep work area clean and tidy; support improvement initiatives.

Skills

Driving licence

Heavy industry

Manual handling

Communication

Shift patterns

Overtime

Health & Safety

Job description

Do you have experience within a Manufacturing or Industrial environment?

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop existing skills and learn new ones?

Are you based in or around Shotton?

Building Systems UK provides sustainable, reputable products to the construction industry including, but not limited to roofing, walling, flat sheet, coated col and composite steel products. The successful applicant will be an individual who thrives in a fast paced, heavy manufacturing environment and is eager to acquire new skills, be a teamplayer and champion zero harm safety culture.

Role

Manufacturing Team Member (SPL)

Location

TATA Steel, Shotton Works, Shotton Records Centre, Deeside CH5 2NH

Pay

£15.95ph (this includes a 10% shift allowance)

Contract length

3 months initially with the view to extend or offer a permanent contract

Shift Patterns

The SPL department operates two different patterns Tue-Fri 07:00-17:00 (30 min early finish on a Fri) and an alternating shift pattern 37.5 hours per week.

Week 1: Mon - Thurs 06:00-16:00, Week 2 Mon - Thurs 16:00-02:00

Start

ASAP but pending completion of medical assessment which includes a drug and alcohol test

Responsibilities

• Operating processing machinery and material handling equipment
• Working to a high standard at all times to deliver the reputable product Tata steel is renowned for
• Operating plant machinery including Overhead Cranes, FLT Counterbalance and sideloaders
• Recognising and understanding product ranges to be able to select material promptly
• Conducting maintenance activity for continued optimum performance
• Handling stock record checks including labelling and storing according to company procedure
• Supporting the team with manual handling duties including unloading and loading steel
• Following instructions from management in relation to the moving and handling of steel
• Maintaining a strong ethos of UK Health and Safety legislation at all times and encouraging others to do the same
• Clearing areas within the department and general housekeeping
• Being actively involved in improvement initiatives, own personal development and contributing to the teams performance
• Adhering to the plants procedures and PPE instructions at all times

Essential requirements

• Driving licence and access to own vehicle (due to shift timings and nature of the works)
• Experience within a construction, manufacturing or heavy industrial environment (2+years)
• Ability to be on your feet for the majority of the day and ability to conduct manual handling, regular bending and lifting so as not to cause strain
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adhere to both of the shift patterns
• Flexibility towards overtime
• Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation

Benefits

• Paid holiday of 35 days per annum, including Bank Holidays
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• High quality in house training with accredited trainers
• Free access to wellbeing portal for physical, mental and financial wellbeing resources

All applicants are subject to checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical assessment, Drug and Alcohol Test and reference checks.