Production Operative

Vestas; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the offshore wind sector as a Production Operative. You'll work in a dynamic manufacturing environment on the Isle of Wight, producing high-quality wind turbine blades. The role includes responsibilities related to production quality, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards. Enjoy comprehensive development opportunities in a supportive atmosphere focused on innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Extensive opportunities for professional development

Supportive colleagues within an ambitious team

Qualifications

• Enjoys working in a production environment focused on high quality.
• Possesses a quality and safety mindset.
• Flexible and motivated to develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Building blades according to production plans.
• Maintaining tools and ensuring safety of the work area.
• Application of materials and use of power tools.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Quality mindset

Proactive approach

Education

NVQ/HND/HNC/City and Guilds

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Join us on our journey towards a greener future
Would you like to join a dynamic and inspiring manufacturing environment? Are you motivated by constantly aiming towards producing high-quality products? We are currently looking for a Production Operative to join our team.

Tasks & responsibilities: You will…
… be joining our blade factory on the Isle of Wight. You will work with talented and motivated colleagues, ensuring that we produce according to the documentation provided, using the right procedures and building in the right quality.
You will also be responsible for:

• Building blades in accordance with the production plan
• Producing to the required quality standards based on the latest controlled document issued by Vestas
• Keeping the work area safe and clean
• Maintaining tools and facilities in own area
• Working safely and ensuring colleagues do the same
• Layup of material (carbon, glass fibre) in the moulds to the set layup plans
• Application of resins under vacuum
• Application of bonding materials
• Using power tools to trim and grind, to achieve the required finish
• Preparing material kits for other operatives
• Contribute to quality improvement and Takt Time reduction activities
• Shifts are rotating, we operate /7 production week, made up of 2 x . hour shifts per day, 4 on 4 off . - . (day shift / 4 days off) . - . (night shift / then 4 nights off) This is a fixed shift working pattern

Skills & experience: Our new colleague…
…enjoys working in a production environment and is motivated by always manufacturing high-quality products. You may have formal qualifications (NVQ/HND/HNC/City and Guilds) or you just have the right positive attitude and the desire to develop your skills. You have a quality and safety mind-set, and you enjoy working in teams where you can take responsibility and motivate your colleagues.
We also expect that you:

• Have problem solving skills you can apply in the production team
• Perform tasks efficiently, following the work instructions
• Have a professional attitude towards the management and our customers
• Are flexible and have a proactive approach towards changes

Join us if you…
… want to work in an international and ambitious company where we always strive to be the global leader in the offshore wind market. You will be part of a dedicated team in an ambitious, innovative and professional organisation.

In Manufacturing, we offer you:

• Extensive opportunities for professional and personal development
• The opportunity to work with a determined and motivated team
• Values such as initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions
• Great colleagues that support each other and work together