Process Operative

ZipRecruiter; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Process Operative to join their dynamic manufacturing team in Tamworth. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a leading supplier in the construction and aggregates sector. As a Process Operative, you will ensure product quality, monitor machinery, and uphold health and safety standards. With competitive pay and benefits, including performance bonuses and extensive leave, this position promises a rewarding career path. Join a team that values initiative and collaboration, and help streamline processes in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Annual performance bonuses

Up to 29 days annual leave

5-7.5% pension plan

Private medical and life cover

Denplan

Income protection cover

Free use of company holiday homes

Subsidised petrol/flight costs

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience in manufacturing or as a Machine Operative.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with fast-moving machines.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture products following company procedures and Health & Safety requirements.
• Monitor production lines and heavy-duty machinery.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Health and Safety compliance

Forklift operation

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Tools

Forklift truck

Job description

Job Description

Temp to perm opportunity. Excellent facilities, newly refurbished. Opportunity for overtime.

Our client is actively seeking a Process Operative for a leading manufacturing facility in the Tamworth area. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading supplier to the construction & aggregates industry.

Your responsibilities as a Process Operative will include:

1. Manufacture products on a Right First Time basis whilst following company procedures and observing all Health and Safety requirements.
2. Ensuring that you are observing and maintaining Health & Safety standards for yourself and your colleagues.
3. Monitoring the successful operation of a number of production lines and heavy-duty machinery.
4. Replenishing the lines with relevant packaging in accordance with the product being mixed.
5. Work to 5S standards and promote 5S standards to other colleagues.
6. Flagging any quality or maintenance issues to a supervisor as and when they arise.
7. Completion of first on/last off checks, along with accompanying production paperwork.
8. Conducting some lifting and palletising of goods weighing up to 20kg per unit.
9. Ensuring that you are maintaining a high level of housekeeping and cleanliness in your working area.
10. Operating the Forklift truck in accordance with the company needs.

In order to be successful for this role, you will need to provide the following:

• Proven experience of at least 6 months in manufacturing / process plant, or as a Machine Operative.
• Willingness to extend beyond purely the responsibilities of an operative, in order to help support your wider colleagues.
• Comfortable with working in a dynamic environment with fast-moving machines and stringent targets.
• A good sense of humour and ability to assimilate well with others.
• Ability to plan, organise and anticipate production demands, and to put forth ideas to help streamline processes going forward.
• Self-sufficient and able to apply your own initiative.

Hours of work will largely be on a day shift, across any of the following shifts:

1. 0500-1300 Monday to Friday
2. 0730-1600 Monday to Friday
3. 0930-1800 Monday to Friday

Also on occasion, the business may require people to commit to a night shift, on a short-term relief basis. The hours for this would be as follows:

• 1930-0500 Monday to Thursday (fixed night shifts may also become available in medium-term future)

The client offers a highly competitive starting salary, with access to a host of added benefits including:

• Annual performance bonuses of approx. 8% to all permanent employees
• Up to 29 days annual leave (increasing annually)
• 5-7.5% pension plan
• Private medical and life cover
• Denplan
• Income protection cover
• Free use of company holiday homes in a number of exciting locations across England and Europe, with subsidised petrol / flight costs
• An extensive EAP suite to support health and wellbeing.

If you are interested in applying for our Process Operative role, please click to apply for further information.