Production Operative

The Thrive Group; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Newport is seeking an Operator to join their team. The successful candidate will have over 2 years of experience in a production environment and machine operation skills. The role involves ensuring product quality, maintaining equipment, and adhering to health and safety standards. This position offers a temporary contract with the possibility of a permanent role after 12 weeks. Candidates should be proactive, possess good communication skills, and have a flexible approach to shift work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience within a production or manufacturing environment.
• At least 1 year of machine operation experience required.
• Strong understanding of UK Health and Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Shift Team Leader and follow their direction.
• Set up and operate machines according to company processes.
• Ensure product quality meets company standards.
• Maintain designated machine and conduct maintenance schedules.
• Support the team in achieving productivity goals.

Skills

Machine operation experience

Good communication

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Proactive nature

IT literacy

Ability to conduct manual handling

Job description

Do you have experience within a production or Manufacturing environment?

Do you consider yourself to be proactive and an asset to a busy team?

Are you based in or around Newport?

Role: Operator

Location: Newport NP11

Rate: £13.30ph

Contract length: Initially temporary (12 weeks) with the view to offer a permanent position

Shift Patterns: 40 hours per week, Mon-Thu 06:00-16:30 (unpaid 30 minute lunch and paid 15 minute AM break)

Opportunity for shift work may be available

Start: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Shift Team Leader and following their direction as required
• Setting up and running of machines, adhering to company processes at all times
• Ensuring the quality of product produced is to company standards
• Taking pride in the operation and upkeep of own designated machine
• Helping the team to achieve productivity goals and being part of improvement initiatives
• Conducting weekly and monthly machine maintenance as per maintenance schedules
• Maintaining highest possible standard of housekeeping
• Adhering to UK Health and Safety at all times and encouraging others to do the same

Essential requirements

• Previous experience (2+ years) within a Production or Manufacturing environment
• Machine operation experience (1+year)
• Good level of verbal and written communication
• Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation
• Ability to conduct manual handling and be standing for long periods of time
• Proactive nature and ability to work upon own initiative
• Good level of IT literacy
• Flexibility towards shift work and overtime