Production Operative

Magma Catalyst; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free eye test and glasses

Death-in-service benefit

Company pension scheme

Onsite parking

Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Job summary

Magma Catalyst in Wallasey is seeking a Production Operative to join our hands-on team in a busy ceramics manufacturing environment. You will cover a wide range of activities across the production process, gaining hands-on experience and ongoing training.

The role involves preparing materials, casting and pressing, loading dryers and kilns, inspecting quality, packing finished products, and manual handling.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a production or manufacturing environment.
• A valid counterbalance forklift licence, or evidence of recent counterbalance forklift experience.
• Basic maths skills
• Basic literacy skills
• A willingness to undertake random drugs and alcohol testing

Responsibilities

• Preparing and mixing ceramic materials
• Carrying out a variety of casting and pressing processes
• Loading and unloading dryers
• Cleaning and preparing products before and after kiln processing
• Loading and unloading kilns
• Carrying out quality inspections
• Packing finished products
• Manual handling of bags weighing up to 25kg, with lifting aids such as hoists and forklifts available

Skills

Production experience

Forklift licence

Maths

Literacy

Drug testing willingness

Job description

£13.79 per hour | 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Rotating Shifts

Are you looking for a varied role in a manufacturing environment where you can develop your skills and gain ongoing training? We are looking for aProduction Operativeto join our team in Wallasey.

This is a hands-on role covering a wide range of activities across the ceramics manufacturing process. No two days are exactly the same, and you’ll have the opportunity to build your knowledge and experience through continual training.

Your Working Hours

Pay rate: £13.79 per hour

This is a rotating shift pattern:

• Early Shift:Monday–Thursday, 06:00–14:00 | Friday, 06:00–11:30
• Late Shift:Monday–Thursday, 12:00–20:00 | Friday, 10:30–16:00

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting to theLeading Hand, you’ll play an important role in the day-to-day production of our ceramic products. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and mixing ceramic materials
• Carrying out a variety of casting and pressing processes
• Loading and unloading dryers
• Cleaning and preparing products before and after kiln processing
• Loading and unloading kilns
• Carrying out quality inspections
• Packing finished products
• Manual handling of bags weighing up to 25kg, with lifting aids such as hoists and forklifts available

You’ll work as part of a team and will be provided with the appropriatePPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection and safety footwear.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, practical and willing to learn. You’ll need:

• Previous experience within a production or manufacturing environment.
• A validcounterbalance forklift truck licence, or evidence of recent counterbalance forklift experience
• Previous production or manufacturing experience is desirable
• Basic maths skills
• Basic literacy skills
• A willingness to undertake random drugs and alcohol testing

What We Offer

We believe in supporting our employees both at work and outside of work. As part of the team, you’ll have access to:

• Free eye test and glasses– including a pair of glasses worth up to £50
• Death-in-service benefit– up to three times your annual salary
• Company pension scheme– company matched contributions of up to 6%
• Onsite parking
• Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme– purchase up to 5 extra days’ holiday

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive manufacturing team in a role where you canlearn new skills, receive ongoing training and develop your careerwithin the ceramics industry.

If you’re practical, dependable and enjoy working in a busy production environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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