Optical Fibre Cable Production Operator

AFL Telecommunications; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Program

Novated leasing options

Paid birthday leave

Job summary

AFL Telecommunications in the United Kingdom is seeking a reliable, hands-on production operator to join our fibre optic cable manufacturing teams. You’ll set up and operate extrusion equipment, monitor production, perform tests, and follow specifications with on-the-job training provided.

You’ll work on our continental rotating roster with 12-hour day and night shifts, enjoy competitive pay, on-site parking and a supportive team environment as you build essential manufacturing and

Qualifications

• Reliability, motivated and willing to learn.
• Strong focus on safety and quality.
• Comfortable with measurements and basic calculations.
• Enjoys practical, hands-on work.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Forklift licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate cable production and extrusion equipment
• Monitor production and check product quality
• Complete in-process testing and measurements
• Follow job cards, production schedules and specifications
• Identify and troubleshoot production issues
• Support cable winding, drum changes and material movement
• Work safely as part of an experienced production team

Job description

Build the cable that connects the world. Build your career with us.

Looking for more than just your next job?

AI, data centres, cloud technology and the way we connect are changing rapidly, and behind it all is the infrastructure that keeps data moving.

At AFL we make the cable and connectivity solutions that help connect our world and we're looking for reliable, hands-on people who want to learn, develop new skills and build a long-term career in manufacturing.

You don't need previous cable experience to join us. Experience with extrusion or manufacturing machinery is highly regarded, and we'll provide comprehensive on-the-job training to help you build your skills and grow your career with AFL.

What matters most is that you turn up, work safely, enjoy being part of a team and are genuinely keen to learn.

You'll learn how to operate the equipment used to manufacture fibre optic cable that helps connect homes, businesses and critical infrastructure.

You'll work alongside experienced operators who'll help you build your skills across our production lines. As your capability grows, so does the opportunity to develop and progress.

This is permanent, full-time work with competitive pay, shift loadings and the security of joining a global fibre optic technology company.

What you'll do:

• Set up and operate cable production and extrusion equipment
• Monitor production and check product quality
• Complete in-process testing and measurements
• Follow job cards, production schedules and specifications
• Identify and troubleshoot production issues
• Support cable winding, drum changes and material movement
• Work safely as part of an experienced production team

What we’re looking for:

You might already be an experienced machine operator looking for your next opportunity. Or you might have some exposure to manufacturing and be ready to develop your skills further.

Either way, we’re looking for someone who:

• Is reliable, motivated and willing to learn
• Takes pride in doing a job well
• Has a strong focus on safety and quality
• Is comfortable with measurements and basic calculations
• Enjoys practical, hands-on work
• Works well as part of a team
• Holds a current forklift licence (desirable)
• Can work our continental rotating roster, including 12-hour day and night shifts

The world relies on connection, and the products we manufacture help make that connection possible.

We're looking for people who want to grow with us, and we'll invest in developing your skills along the way.

You’ll receive:

• Additional pay increases as you're trained across our production lines
• Hands-on training from experienced operators
• Opportunities to build valuable manufacturing and machine-operating skills
• Paid birthday leave
• Supportive team environment
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Novated leasing options

Ready to build something?

Whether you've worked with extrusion, plastics, packaging, pipe, film, cable or other manufacturing equipment, or you're looking for an opportunity to develop your machine-operating skills, we'd like to hear from you.

The world runs on connection. Come help us build it.

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