Production Operative (Bredbury)

Heat Trace Limited; Stockport; On-site; GBP 14,445 - 20,573; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash Health Plan

Free on-site parking

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Job summary

Heat Trace Limited is seeking a dedicated individual for a full-time position in Stockport, focusing on operating cable manufacturing equipment in compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should possess a strong work ethic and a commitment to detail, with opportunities for extensive training in extrusion processes.

Key responsibilities include monitoring production, maintaining a clean work area, and effectively communicating during shift handovers. The role offers a salary of £12.71 per hour, with additional benefits including a Cash Health Plan and 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays. Candidates should be enthusiastic about learning and supporting team dynamics.

Qualifications

• High standards of quality and attention to detail.
• Hardworking with a sense of pride in doing the job well.
• Ability to communicate verbally with peers and managers.
• Enthusiasm for learning new skills and self-development.

Responsibilities

• Operating cable manufacturing equipment in line with process specifications.
• Monitoring the production process for signs of deviation from prescribed standards.
• Reporting significant deviations to production coordinators or managers.
• Conducting prescribed health and safety checks relating to the work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Interest in engineering

Job description

Salary: £12.71 per hour (plus shift allowance only when working more than one shift)

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Hours: Currently 06:00 - 14:00 each week. Potentially becoming 06:00 - 14:00/14:00 - 22:00 rotating each week (with flexibility) as this changes as business requires. Must be flexible, work shifts and overtime as required.

About us:

Heat Trace is part of the Global NIBE Group, part of NIBE Element (the world’s largest element manufacturer) and represents NIBE in the UK as one of over 60 Group companies that are based all over the world. NIBE is a global group that develops and manufactures intelligent, energy-efficient indoor comfort solutions for all types of properties. This allows our clients to reduce their energy consumption and their impact on the environment. NIBE Element manufactures components and solutions for intelligent heating and control for industry and infrastructure.

Heat Trace is a manufacturing and engineering company with our headquarters and main manufacturing unit in Helsby Cheshire, we also have two manufacturing facilities at Bredbury, Stockport. The prime activity of the business is the manufacture of highly technical heating cables for use predominantly in the oil and gas and advanced processing industries.

About the Role:

Preference would be given to individuals with extrusion experience. However, this is not essential as extensive training will be provided with the aim of developing the successful applicants into a multi skilled operator on all our extrusion machines.

The successful candidate will work within a busy machine environment and must be able to demonstrate relevant experience (if any). The job holder will contribute to the production of products of the highest quality through the operation of manufacturing machinery in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), whilst always working safely and in accordance with H&S procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating cable manufacturing equipment in line with process specifications
• Monitoring the production process for signs of deviation from prescribed standards and correcting such deviations where appropriate
• Reporting significant deviations to production co-ordinators or managers and seeking support for resolution of process issues
• Always keeping working area clean and tidy
• Updating computer systems with manufacturing data to reflect work completed and materials used
• Conducting prescribed health and safety checks relating to the work area
• Undertake training across various machines and processes as required
• To complete timesheets and/or production sheets as required
• Communicating clearly with fellow operators at shift handover to advise the status of the work schedules and the condition of the equipment
• Complete handover to oncoming shift team members

About you:

We are looking for someone who:

• High standards of quality and attention to detail
• Hardworking with a sense of pride in doing the job well
• Interest in engineering and how equipment works
• Ability to communicate verbally with peers and managers
• Enthusiasm for learning new skills and self-development
• Supportive of others and values the principles of teamwork

What We Offer:

• Cash Health Plan
• Free on-site parking
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service