Plant Operative

Virtual Hire Staffing; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering is seeking a dedicated Plant Operative to operate and maintain machinery within their plant. The successful candidate will ensure efficient production processes, conduct regular maintenance, and troubleshoot equipment issues. This role provides an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to advance their engineering careers in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Experience in industrial environments preferred.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot machinery issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain machinery and equipment to ensure production efficiency.
• Conduct routine maintenance and address plant breakdowns promptly.
• Promote health and safety standards and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Health and Safety

Mechanical Engineering

Troubleshooting

PPM (Planned Preventive Maintenance)

Pneumatic Systems

Welding

Hydraulic Systems

Teamwork

Diagnostic Equipment

Preventive and Predictive Maintenance

Tools

Power Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

Required Skills

• Health and Safety
• PPM (Planned Preventive Maintenance)
• Mechanical Engineering
• Pneumatic Systems
• Welding
• Hydraulic Systems
• Teamwork
• Troubleshooting
• Schematics
• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
• Fabrication
• Industrial Environment
• Diagnostic Equipment
• Power Tools
• Hand Tools
• Technical Drawings

Job Summary

Our client, a leading company in the engineering industry, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Plant Operative to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining machinery and equipment within the plant, ensuring smooth and efficient production processes. Key responsibilities include monitoring equipment performance, conducting routine maintenance, and troubleshooting issues. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and keen attention to detail. This role offers a great opportunity for motivated individuals seeking to advance their careers in engineering. If you are passionate about machinery and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this exciting role.

Job Responsibilities

• Promote health and safety standards across all depot operations, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Perform reactive and planned maintenance to maintain equipment capacity and value, contributing to the development of safe working methods.
• Address plant breakdowns promptly, ensuring temporary fixes are followed by permanent solutions.
• Maintain a clean, hazard-free work environment and keep accurate records of maintenance activities.
• Support and train operatives in inspection and maintenance tasks, ensuring plant availability through a structured PPM/PMR scheme.
• Report all plant and equipment defects accurately and promptly.
• Ensure plant compliance with ISO 19001 quality standards.
• Adhere to company health, safety, and environmental policies, reporting issues as necessary.
• Undertake additional duties and ad hoc projects as required.