Manufacturing Operative

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions (TSS); Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading polymer engineering firm in Tewkesbury is seeking a Manufacturing Operative on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate should have experience in a manufacturing environment and a flexible working approach. Responsibilities include operating machines, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and contributing to scrap reduction efforts. This role offers a structured shift pattern and opportunities for skill development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Locate materials and tooling.
• Operate limited number of machines.
• Carry out all operations as outlined in production paperwork.
• Keep work area(s) in compliance with company housekeeping standards.

Skills

Experience in a manufacturing environment

H&S mindset

Adaptable to change

Job description

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Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry on the planet. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead. Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside. Why don´t you join us?

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions in Tewkesbury has an exciting opportunity to join the business as a Manufacturing Operative on a 6 month fixed term contract. After a basic training period have the ability to work with limited supervision in producing parts in accordance with the Company’s Health And Safety and Quality procedures.

Shift Pattern:

Week 1 - 6am-2pm Monday to Friday

Week 2 - 2pm - 11:53pm Monday to Thursday

The idea candidate will have a flexible working approach, can contribute towards the team effort and is empowered to undertake work on their own initiative. You will carry out all operations as outlined on production paperwork, ensuring the machines are set correctly in order to comply with Company and Legislative Safety Laws, ensuring the maximum output is achieved per machine cycle, and any other duties deemed as necessary to meet the needs of company business. You will be required to contribute towards scrap reduction by eliminating waste, inspecting own parts, correct material usage and correct machine usage in order to achieve zero scrap.

Responsibilities:

• Locate materials and tooling
• Operate limited number of machines
• Correct usage of guards and safety switches for machinery
• Understanding of materials for product manufacture
• Identification and use of correct parts/machine for production
• Correct use of sprays/solvents/cleaning agents as applicable
• Correct manual handling of tools and moulds
• Carry out all operations as outlined in production paperwork
• Flexible, to be transferred to other areas of production
• Carry out all work activities in accordance with HSE requirements
• Keep work area(s) in compliance with company housekeeping standards

Required Experience

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is favorable

Behavioral Characteristics

• H&S mindset
• Flexible with ability to pick up new ideas
• Adaptable to change
• Ability to communicate with appropriate personnel
• Ability to learn new skills
• Excellent standard of attendance and punctuality record