Production Operative (Fixed Term)

CyDen; Swansea; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Swansea is offering a fixed-term opportunity for an assembly and packaging role. The successful candidate will undertake various tasks, ensuring production and quality targets are met while following strict guidelines. This role offers competitive pay, generous leave, pension contributions, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays

5% Company pension contributions

Company sick pay

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company social events

Qualifications

• Experience in roles meeting Quality & Output targets.
• Familiarity with Assembly/Manufacturing environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package products meeting quality standards.
• Perform inspections at defined stages of production.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Organised and methodical

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

General secondary or vocational qualifications (e.g. GCSEs, BTEC Certificate)

Job description

FIXED TERM- 5 MONTH OPPORTUNITY

Undertaking a number of manual and inspection tasks, the jobholder will become competent in all assembly and packaging operations, to enable complete flexibility in the production process, whilst ensuring that all production and quality targets are achieved.

Rigorously following written and verbal work instructions:

Work in accordance with all health and safety requirements;

Assemble and package products that meet required specifications and standards, undertaking inspections at defined stages of the production process;

Meet all required production and efficiency targets;

Complete all required production/quality records and performance indicators;

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping;
• Respect waste management procedures;
• Contribute to identifying and implementing opportunities for process improvement (safety, quality, output, cost/efficiency...);
• Carry out other tasks that support the assembly and packaging operation.
  
  

These tasks are not intended as an exhaustive list of the post holder's duties. The post holder is expected to carry out any reasonable request as deemed appropriate by the Shift Leader to support business needs. Specific responsibilities and authorities are defined in procedures relevant to the role.

Experience:

Essential

Working in role where required to meet Quality & Output targets

Working in accordance with Work/Quality instructions

Desirable

Working in an Assembly / Manufacturing Environment

Qualifications and training:

Essential

• General secondary or vocational qualifications (e.g. GCSEs, BTEC Certificate..)
  
  

Other attributes:

Manual dexterity

Organised and methodical

Attention to detail

Rigorous in following work instructions

Willing to contribute to improving business performance

Works well as part of a team

Reliable and a good timekeeper

Prepared to be flexible in the range of tasks required of them to support the business

Willing to be flexible in response to any need for additional working hours

Hours of work

Dayshift - 06:00 to 14:00, Monday to Friday with a minimum of 30 minutes paid breaks per shift

Two-shift AM - 06:00 to 14:00, Monday to Friday with a minimum of 30 minutes paid breaks per shift PM - 14:00 to 23:00, Monday to Thursday with a minimum of 35 minutes paid breaks per shift - 14:00 to 18:00, Friday with a minimum of 10 minutes paid break.

Three-shift AM - 06:00 to 14:00, Monday to Friday with a minimum of 30 minutes paid breaks per shift Nights - 22:00 to 06:00, Sunday to Thursday, with a minimum of 30 minutes paid breaks per shift PM - 14:00 to 22:00, Monday to Friday, with a minimum of 30 minutes paid breaks per shift

We are currently working Dayshift: 06:00-14:00

An allowance of 10% will be paid when working the PM shift on a two-shift rotation and a 20% allowance will be paid when working nightshift.

In return we offer:-

• Competitive rates of pay
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays (pro-rata for part year)
• 5% Company pension contributions
• Company sick pay
• Career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Company social events
  
  

CyDen is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and values diversity.