Moulding Operative

Progress Rail; South Queensferry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Progress Rail is seeking a Moulding Operative to ensure safety and production procedures in the moulding shop. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe work environment, operating within quality assurance guidelines, and continuous improvement of production processes. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of health, safety, and quality regulations and be a reliable team player with strong attention to detail.

Benefits

Company funded external qualifications

Annual professional membership

33 days holiday per annum

Company pension scheme with employee and employer contributions

Life assurance for 3½ times salary

Access to employee discounts hub

Discounted healthcare cash plan

24/7 Employee Assistance programme

Employee recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality regulations.
• Reliable, team player with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and tidy working environment.
• Operate in accordance with the Company Quality Assurance System.
• Solve production problems and continuously improve operations.

Skills

Knowledge of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality regulations

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritise

Reliable

Team player

Job description

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Days: Monday to Thursday, 06:00 – 14:00 & Friday 06:00 – 11:00

Afters: Monday to Thursday, 14:00 – 23:15

Progress Rail is looking to recruit a Moulding Operative to ensure that the safety and production procedures within the moulding shop are carried out in accordance with the relevant risk assessments and work instructions.

THE ROLE:
As a Moulding Operative you will be required to:

• Maintain and promote a safe and tidy working environment in accordance with company and legislative requirements
• Operate in accordance with the Company Quality Assurance System and help to improve/develop processes
• Solve production problems and continuously improve in all areas of operation
• Structure and prioritise work in a logical and orderly manner to achieve business & personal objectives
• Work within Health, Safety & Environmental procedures
• Ensure the accurate use of the Time & Attendance systems
• Respond professionally and innovatively to satisfy the needs of internal and external customers, ensuring that quality standards are never conceded
• Actively reduce the incident rate, of Non-Conforming errors within the team
• Create a “Clean-as-you-go” policy and maintains W.I.P. and stock areas
• Ensure plant and equipment is maintained safely and fit for purpose, reporting and resolving defects
• Show willingness to be trained in other production areas
• Carry out any other duties deemed reasonable by the business

THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal Moulding Operative:

• Knowledge of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality regulations
• Reliable
• Team player
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure to deadlines and targets
• Excellent attention to detail

BENEFITS:

• Up to £30,050 DOE (including shift allowance)
• Company funded external qualifications, where relevant for the role
• Annual professional membership funded by the Company, where relevant for the role
• 33 days holiday per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
• Company pension scheme with 5% employee and 7% employer contribution
• As a member of the Group Personal Pension Plan employee covered by the Company funded life assurance for 3½ times salary
• Access to employee discounts hub
• Discounted healthcare cash plan
• Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme
• Various employee recognition schemes

A BIT ABOUT PROGRESS RAIL:

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.

Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre factory.

We would politely request no agencies please.