Processing Operative (Leeds)

ASD Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and ongoing development

Long-term stable employment

Job summary

A leading metal stockholder based in Leeds is seeking a Processing Operative for afternoon shifts. The role involves operating saw and drill lines, ensuring safety and quality standards in material processing. Ideal candidates will have experience with forklifts and a background in manufacturing. The company offers full training and stable long-term employment in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in steel, warehousing or distribution preferred.
• Willingness to follow health and safety procedures.
• Experience with 5S and Total Productive Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate the saw/drill line and carry out processing of material.
• Set up tools and carry out finished goods inspections.
• Contribute to maintaining a clean and safe workplace.

Skills

Experience operating forklift trucks

Background in manufacturing

Strong awareness of health and safety

Tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

ASD Ltd is one of the leading metal stockholders and processing suppliers in the UK. We are renowned for supplying a diverse range of ferrous and non-ferrous products. Our extensive in-house processing portfolio in combination with our expertise enables us to deliver cost efficient metal solutions and high-quality steel products.

We are passionate about sustainability and aim to transform our industry by playing an active role in building a sustainable future for our employees, customers, community and future generations.

The role

Based at our Leeds site (LS10 1SD), we are recruiting a Processing Operative for our afternoon shift (2.00pm–10.00pm, Monday to Friday).

The main purpose of this role is to operate the saw/drill line, Shotblast, or an appropriate scheduled activity e.g. picking, sawing, loading, basic maintenance, TPM, 5S, or any other duties as directed. This may involve moving to another areas, machine centre, or location. All activities must be carried out in accordance with EHS, Quality & safe working practices.

What you will need

• Experience operating forklift trucks and overhead cranes
• Background in manufacturing, steel, warehousing or distribution preferred
• Strong awareness of health and safety and a willingness to follow procedure

Key Responsibilities

• Set up tools on the saw/drill
• Select, inspect and load component material
• Carry out processing of material
• Carry out and record finished goods inspections as specified
• Identify programming and set up errors
• Work with managers and supervisors to implement the companies policies and business objectives
• Make a positive contribution to maintaining a workplace that is healthy, safe, neat & tidy
• Carry out continuous improvement, 5S and total production maintenance activities
• Carry out other reasonable duties as required by the production supervisor
• Experience of working to EN standard tolerances
• Understanding of working to finer tolerances as specified by clients
• Able to use a range of measuring equipment
• Exhibit initiative and enthusiasm
• Will have a positive approach to tasks, opportunities and problems
• Operates with discretion, confidentiality and professionalism
• Experience of 5S and Total Productive Maintenance

What we offer

• Full training and ongoing development
• Long-term, stable employment in an established industry