Manufacturing Operator

Plessey Semiconductors; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Free onsite meals

Onsite gym

Free parking

Job summary

Plessey Semiconductors in Plymouth is building a talent pool for Manufacturing Operators to support the operations team, reporting to the Manufacturing Shift Supervisor. Roles may open as business grows.

No immediate vacancy now, but applying places you in consideration for upcoming opportunities and we will contact when suitable positions become available. The role focuses on efficient operation of manufacturing equipment, quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Role requires ability to undertake shift work.
• Willing to work in a clean room and wear PPE.
• Commitment to Health & Safety procedures.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new skills and work under pressure to meet KPIs.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of manufacturing processing equipment efficiently and accurately.
• Adhere to Health & Safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintain high standards of quality at all times.
• Follow documented procedures.
• Communicate status of equipment and materials.
• Follow clean room disciplines.

Skills

Shift work

Clean room environment

Health & Safety procedures

Accuracy and attention to detail

Learning new skills

Follow instructions

Communication

Teamwork

IT skills

Job description

Manufacturing Operator

Department: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Plymouth

Description

We are looking to build a talent pool of Manufacturing Operators to support our operations team, reporting to the Manufacturing Shift Supervisor. As our business continues to grow, we anticipate internal career progression within the team, which is expected to create future openings in these roles.

While there may not always be an immediate vacancy at the time of application, we are keen to connect with individuals who are interested in joining our team. By applying, you will be considered for upcoming opportunities and we will be in touch when suitable positions become available.

In this role, you will be responsible for the efficient and accurate operation of a range of manufacturing processing equipment, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

The shift pattern for this role operates on a rotating 4 days on, 4 days off schedule, comprising 2 day shifts followed by 2 night shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the efficient and accurate operation of a range of manufacturing processing equipment.
• Always adhere to all Health & Safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintain high standards of quality at all times.
• Exercise good manufacturing practices and disciplines.
• Always follow documented procedures.
• Communicate effectively on the status of equipment and materials.
• Always adhere to clean room disciplines.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Ability to undertake shift work (preferably with previous experience).
• Willing to work in a clean room environment and wear protective clothing and masks.
• Ability to adhere to all Health & Safety procedures.
• High level of accuracy, quality of work and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new skills and work under pressure to achieve manufacturing Key Performance Indicators.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and procedures accurately.
• Good communication skills.
• Team player and able to demonstrate flexibility towards team goals.
• IT skills.

Advantage

• Experience working within a regulated light manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in a cleanroom environment.
• Previous experience working within the electronic manufacturing industry.

Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Private medical & dental insurance
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Free onsite meals
• Onsite gym
• Free parking