Production Operator jobs in United Kingdom

Are you an experienced user of a slitting, blanking and/or roll forming machine? Do you consider yourself to be proactive and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Llanwern?

We have an initial Process Operator role available within TATA Steels Llanwern works. This specific department uses automated equipment to make steel components. This role is ideal for someone who can work on their own initiative and comes from a Machine Operating, Manufacturing or Industrial background.

Role: Process Operator

Location: TATA Steel, Llanwern Works, Newport NP19 4QZ

Rate: 13.70ph ( 26,715 per annum)

Contract length: 12 months initially, with the view to extend or offer a permanent position

Shift Patterns: Mon-Thu 06:00-14:00 and Fri 06:00-13:00 (37.5 hours per week)

Start: ASAP but pending the result of a medical assessment (this does include a Drug and Alcohol test)

Responsibilities:

• Operating processing machinery and material handling equipment

• Working upon own initiative and handling machinery independently

• Ensuring any machine operation is with the optimum Health and safety in mind at all times

• Recognising relevant product ranges to facilitate prompt and accurate material selection and processing

• Understanding basic maintenance activities and conducting them as required

• Understanding and deploying continuous improvement and problem solving techniques to optimise machine availability

• Recommending improvements to production control procedures to enhance performance

• Handling all material including checking stock records, labelling and storing according to commercial requirements

Essential requirements:

• Driving Licence and use of own vehicle (site H&S rules)

• 2+ years in a Manufacturing, Production or Heavy Industrial environment

• Machine Operation experience (Blanking,Slitting, Roll forming)

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Strong IT literacy (Windows, Microsoft)

• Able to work on own initiative and independently

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV

• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role

• Paid holiday

• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts

• Chance to receive 300 for referring a friend

• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles

• Competitive rates of pay

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

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