Production Operative

The Best Connection Group Limited; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

28 Days paid Annual leave

Online pay slips

Perks at work

Job summary

The Best Connection Group Limited is seeking a reliable Machine Operator to join our client’s manufacturing team, working with plastic extrusion machinery in a () shift pattern. Full training will be provided for the right candidate, with a path from temporary to permanent for the suitable hire.

Ideal candidates have manufacturing or machine-operating experience and a keen eye for quality. Starting pay is £13.11 per hour, with weekly pay and paid annual leave, plus training on machinery and

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating machinery, with a willingness to learn machine setting and changeovers.
• A practical, hands on approach and good attention to detail.
• The ability to follow instructions, procedures and quality standards.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• A reliable attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
• Previous plastic extrusion experience is an advantage, but candidates with transferable manufacturing or machine-operating experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plastic extrusion machinery to ensure production runs smoothly.
• Learn to set up machines, including fitting and changing tooling to suit different products.
• Ensure the correct raw materials are loaded into the machinery.
• Carry out quality checks, including inspecting finished products for defects and checking dimensions against specifications.
• Complete production paperwork and quality records accurately.
• Remove, handle and pack finished products as required.
• Keep the work area clean, organised and safe.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and report any machinery or quality issues.

Skills

Machinery operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Tools

Plastic extrusion machinery

Job description

Monday-Thursday, 7:00am-6:00pm; Friday, 7:00am-1:00pm

Contract:

Temporary to permanent

Full training provided for the right candidate.

The Role

We are looking for a reliable and hands on Machine Operator to join our client's manufacturing team, working with plastic extrusion machinery.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous manufacturing or machine operating experience who is keen to develop their skills and learn a specialised production process. Previous experience in plastic extrusion is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided to the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plastic extrusion machinery to ensure production runs smoothly.
• Learn to set up machines, including fitting and changing tooling to suit different products.
• Ensure the correct raw materials are loaded into the machinery.
• Carry out quality checks, including inspecting finished products for defects and checking dimensions against specifications.
• Complete production paperwork and quality records accurately.
• Remove, handle and pack finished products as required.
• Keep the work area clean, organised and safe.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and report any machinery or quality issues.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating machinery, with a willingness to learn machine setting and changeovers.
• A practical, hands on approach and good attention to detail.
• The ability to follow instructions, procedures and quality standards.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• A reliable attitude and willingness to learn new skills.

Previous plastic extrusion experience is an advantage, but candidates with transferable manufacturing or machine-operating experience will also be considered.

What's on Offer?

• Starting pay of £13.11 per hour.
• Full training on the machinery and production processes.
• The opportunity to develop machine-setting skills.
• A temporary to permanent position, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate.
• Consistent weekday working hours.
• 28 Days paid Annual leave
• Online pay slips
• Weekly Pay
• 'Perks at work'

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.