Single Line Operator

Randstad Employment Bureau; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 1,827,000 - 1,984,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CV advice and editing

Paid holiday benefits

Referral bonus

Career progression opportunities

Health and wellbeing portal

Job summary

Tata Steel in Lisburn is offering a temporary six-month role as a Single Line Operator in a busy production environment. The role provides overtime with a path to permanent positions and a starting rate of £13.26 per hour, rising to £14.40 after training and skill development, with overtime payable at 1.5x.

We seek proactive, team-oriented candidates with manufacturing experience, a valid driving licence and the ability to operate heavy machinery safely. Medical checks and references apply.

Qualifications

• Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (due to shift timings).
• Experience or strong interest in Heavy Industry, Construction, Production and/or Manufacturing environment.
• Experience with operating and setting machinery is advantageous.
• Enthusiasm for continuous improvement and personal development.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adhere to all shift patterns and overtime flexibility.
• Standing for long periods and light manual handling.
• Knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture Steel products according to robust requirements.
• Record, label and store product per guidelines.
• (Once trained) Use Overhead Cranes to move product around the shop floor.
• Operate heavy machinery (slitting, decoiling, shearing).
• Ensure high quality finish and conduct quality checks.
• Adhere to plant procedures and PPE instructions.
• Undertake safe operation and basic maintenance of equipment.
• Work within COSHH and UK Health and Safety legislation.

Skills

Driving licence

Strong communication

Team player

Willing to learn

Overtime flexibility

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Overhead Cranes

Heavy machinery

Job description

Are you seeking a work environment that will allow you to grow?

Do you hold manufacturing or production experience that you wish to build on?

Are you based in or around Lisburn?

We have an initially temporary position within Tata Steel's Lisburn works. The successful applicant will be of proactive character, who is eager to learn and considers themselves to be a team player, grounded and genuinely interested in the Steel production and manufacturing environment.

This position presents the chance to acquire industry recognised qualifications and progress to multiple Production Lines or become a Unit Trainer.

Role: Single Line Operator

Location: Tata Steel, Lissue Walk, Lisburn BT28 2SN

Rate: £13.26ph, increasing to £14.40ph after training and relevant skills acquired

Overtime available at OT 1.5

Contract length: 6 months initially with the view to extend or offer a permanent position

Shift Patterns: 35.15 hours per week. After training, X2 shift rotation:

Week 1 06:00-14:00 Mon-Thu and 06:00-13:00 Fri

Week 2 14:00-22:00 Mon-Thu and 13:00-20:00 Fri

Start: ASAP but pending the successful completion of a medical assessment, which does include a Drug and Alcohol test

Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing Steel product according to robust requirements at all times
• Recording, labelling and storing product against company guidelines at all times
• (once trained) Using Overhead Cranes to move product around and from the shop floor
• Operating heavy machinery including but not limited to; slitting machine, decoiling machine, shearing machine
• Ensuring a high quality finish on all products and conducting quality checks accordingly

• Adhering to the plants procedures and PPE instructions at all times
• Undertaking safe operation of equipment and machines within the Engineering Shop, including basic maintenance
• Working within COSHH regulations
• Adhering to UK Health and Safety legislation at all times

Essential requirements:

• Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (due to some of the shift timings)
• Previous experience or strong interest within a Heavy Industry, Construction, Production and/or Manufacturing environment
• Previous experience with operating and setting machinery (advantage)
• Enthusiasm towards continuous improvement and continued personal development
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adhere to ALL the shift patterns mentioned above
• Flexibility towards overtime
• Ability to be standing for long periods of time and conduct regular light manual handling
• Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday of 35 days per annum, which includes Bank Holidays
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Opportunity to progress and acquire multiple, recognised industry qualifications
• Health and wellbeing portal benefits including free Mental Health support

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, Medical check and reference check.