Materials Operator

PowerToFly; Daventry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerToFly is seeking a production operative on a fixed-term contract up to 24 months in Daventry, United Kingdom. The role involves rotating shifts, with mornings and afternoons, 37.5 hours per week, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency on the production line.

Key responsibilities include reporting hazards, adhering to health and safety standards, maintaining equipment, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Safety awareness and proactive hazard reporting.
• Teamwork and clear communication within the Materials team and across departments.
• Attention to detail to follow procedures and prevent downtime.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and applications.
• Deliver material on time to keep the production line running smoothly.
• Willingness to participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV).

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety by reporting hazards and incidents promptly.
• Promote health standards using PPE and following HSE guidelines.
• Follow quality procedures and perform inspections for quality output.
• Identify and control non-conforming materials to reduce waste.
• Operate equipment efficiently to meet production targets.
• Keep work area clean and perform routine maintenance.
• Communicate effectively with team and support staff.
• Engage in training and improvement initiatives to enhance processes.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Manufacturing knowledge

Time management

Communication

PIV experience

Accountability

Job description

This is a fixed term contract up to 24 months, with the potential for a permanent contract.

Working 37.5 hours per week on a weekly rotating shift pattern of:

• Mornings: Monday to Friday 6.45am – 2.45pm
• Afternoons: Monday to Friday 3.00pm – 11.00pm

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Ensuring Safety: By promptly reporting hazards and incidents, you’ll help maintain a safe working environment for everyone.
• Promoting Health Standards: Using personal protective equipment and adhering to HSE standards will protect you and your colleagues from potential harm.
• Enhancing Quality: Following quality procedures and performing inspections will ensure that only high-quality products are produced.
• Reducing Costs: Identifying and controlling non-conforming materials will minimize waste and reduce production costs.
• Meeting Production Goals: Operating equipment efficiently and achieving production targets will contribute to the company’s overall success.
• Maintaining Cleanliness: Keeping your work area clean and performing routine maintenance will ensure smooth and uninterrupted operations.
• Collaborating Effectively: Communicating with your team and support staff will foster a cooperative and productive work environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Engaging in training and actively participating in improvement initiatives will help enhance processes and personal development.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Accountability: Hold yourself and others accountable to meet commitments, ensuring that tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Health and Safety Fundamentals: Champion proactive health and safety behaviors, identify and report hazards, and participate in actions to improve workplace safety.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Demonstrate a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and applications, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Attention to Detail: Follow procedures meticulously to ensure quality and accuracy, quickly identify and address quality issues, and minimize downtime.
• Although not required as training will be provided, candidates with experience operating any PIV help to contribute to a safe, more efficient and productive workplace.
• Time Keeping: Delivering material in a timely manner, minimizing downtime and keeping the production line running smoothly.
• Safety Awareness: Strong understanding of safety protocols and best practices to maintain a safe working environment.
• Teamwork and Communication: Ability to collaborate effectively within the Materials team and across departments. Communicate clearly about processes, issues, and safety concerns.
• PIV (Powered Industrial Vehicle) Experience.