Production Operator

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Eye; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Production Operator to assist in the safe and efficient running of a power plant in Eye, Suffolk. The successful candidate will work as part of a 24/7 operations team, executing maintenance duties and ensuring maximum plant availability. With a salary range of £31,000 - £40,000, benefits include 25 days holiday and a salary sacrifice pension scheme. Candidates with military backgrounds encouraged, but all invited to apply. Average work hours are 38 per week.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Long service award

Life cover

Private Healthcare after probation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in the power utility sector.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Execute operational and 'frontline' maintenance activities.
• Investigate plant problems and identify solutions.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain appropriate records.
• Complete accurate and concise shift handovers.
• Work as part of the shift team to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Fault finding techniques

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Job description

MS651 - Production Operator

Location: Eye, Suffolk

Salary: £31,000 - £40,000 DOE + Benefits

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Production Operator on behalf of one of our clients.

Assisting the Production Team Leader in the safe and efficient running of the plant, you will undertake technical and operational duties, which include plant monitoring and maintenance to ensure maximum plant availability and performance. The successful candidate will be joining the operations team, which works a shift system covering 24 hours operation, 7 days a week. You will work an average of 38 hours a week.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To execute operational and 'frontline' maintenance activities in accordance with the approved processes and procedures.
• To investigate plant problems and identify solutions.
• To prepare technical reports and maintain appropriate records within recognised systems.
• To complete accurate and concise shift handovers.
• To work as an integral part of the shift team ensuring the safe and effective operations of the plant.
• To carry out operational routines and inspections.
• To ensure safe working practices and procedures are adhered to.
• To support the Production Team Leader in preparation of safety documents.
• To assist and cover duties within the fuel and ash production teams.

Skills and Qualifications

• You will ideally have a minimum of 2 years' experience in the power utility sector.
• Mechanical or electrical skills, including fault finding techniques.
• This position requires a high degree of flexibility, self-motivation & the ability to work well as part of a team.

Benefits

• Shift pattern averaging 38 hours a week.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays - increasing with service.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme - 5% matched contributions, increasing with service.
• Long service award after 10 years plus.
• Life cover, four times basic salary.
• Following successful completion of probation period - Private Healthcare cover, Cycle to work and EV salary sacrifice scheme.