Shift Production Operative

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Shift Production Operative in Bath. This role involves operating machinery, ensuring quality control, and improving efficiency in a technical manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate should have strong teamwork skills and time management abilities. The position offers a competitive salary with ongoing increases, benefits including a pension scheme and 24/7 support.

Benefits

Starting salary rises after probation

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Sick pay scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience within the paper making business (Desirable)
• Knowledge of modern manufacturing techniques such as process flow design, control systems operation, and vision systems (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Operating various machinery for manufacturing and production.
• Involvement in quality control to ensure products meet customer requirements.
• Measuring, monitoring, and reviewing machine performance.

Skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Strong time management skills

Ability to work in a safe and disciplined manner

Job description

Shift Production Operative – Bathford

Salary: £33,171.72 Per annum with continuous payment increases

The role involves working within a highly technical environment, manufacturing unique products for customers worldwide.

Role and Responsibilities

• Operating various machinery for manufacturing and production
• Preparation to control and operate the refining machinery
• Involvement in quality control to test products ensuring they meet customer independent requirements
• Working as part of a team to ensure the operational KPIs are achieved for the shift
• Ensuring operation of equipment is carried out in accordance with the mill’s health, safety and environmental procedures
• Ensuring that the quality requirements for the task undertaken are met
• Measuring, monitoring and reviewing machine performance to prevent and correct deviations from specification
• Proactively improving the efficiency of the paper machine and all associated equipment and operations
• Mentoring and training other team members in the process once trained

The ideal Shift Production Operative will

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work in a safe and disciplined manner
• Experience within the paper making business (Desirable)
• Knowledge of modern manufacturing techniques such as process flow design, control systems operation and setting, and vision systems (Desirable)

Shift Pattern and Working Hours

• Week 1: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 18:00 – 06:00
• Off on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
• Week 2: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 06:00 – 18:00
• Off on Monday
• Week 3: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 18:00 – 06:00
• Off on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• Week 4: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 06:00 – 18:00
• 7 Days off

Benefits

• Starting salary will rise to £34,250.72 after probation, rising to £37,312.52 on competency, with potential to increase to £40,116.76
• Holiday included within the shift pattern
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 9% of salary
• Life assurance of four times basic salary
• Sick pay scheme
• 24/7 Employee assistance programme with Lifeworks (counselling, financial and legal advice, discounts)
• Training and development costs paid for related to the role
• Cycle to work scheme, £500 Refer a friend scheme
• Long service awards, recognition platform, Give as you earn scheme
• Eye care for Display Screen Equipment users, Digital GP through Doctor Care Anywhere
• Phone discounts, Costco membership, Love2Shop discount card

Please note: This job posting is managed by Jackie Kerr Recruitment on behalf of the client. For more information and to apply, please visit the agency website.