Production Operator – Chesterfield Bodycote Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) Ltd.

Bodycote plc; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated team member to enhance operational capacity at their Chesterfield facility. This role offers the chance to develop within the specialized field of Hot Isostatic Pressing, where you will operate and manage HIP vessels, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. You will be part of a dynamic team, contributing to production efficiency while receiving training and development opportunities. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and a supportive work environment that prioritizes employee wellbeing. If you are detail-oriented and eager to learn, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension matching contribution from 4% to 10%

Life Assurance – 2 x annual salary

Employee assistance program

Free parking

Free refreshments

Full pay while off sick

25 days holiday plus national holidays

Development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Good general education with literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Experience in heat treatment or industrial environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate HIP vessels and complete documentation accurately.
• Assist in production and maintain high standards of housekeeping.
• Liaise with Maintenance and Quality staff as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Literacy

Numeracy

IT competence

Experience in heat treatment

Forklift operation

Education

Good general education

Tools

Forklift

Crane

Job description

We are looking to recruit a valued team member to increase operational capacity & resilience at the Chesterfield plant. We can offer development & training opportunities in the niche sector of Hot Isostatic Pressing.

Main responsibilities:

• Follow company Safety, Health and Environmental procedures at all times.
• Follow company Quality procedures at all times.
• Prepare, load, operate and unload HIP vessels according to written procedures and instructions.
• Unpack HIP loads according to written procedures and instructions.
• Complete the required documentation accurately and at the correct time according to written procedures and using the computer system.
• Inform the Production Manager or Shift Supervisor of any problems achieving the planned production schedule.
• Assist in any area of production as directed by the Shift Supervisor.
• Ensure that suppliers, customers and drivers are dealt with courteously and efficiently at all times.
• Be punctual and achieve smooth shift changeovers for efficient operation of the business.
• Assist with Goods In and Despatch duties.
• Operate the forklift truck as required.
• Deliver / collect goods to / from customers if required.
• Liaise with Maintenance and Quality staff.
• Assist with minor maintenance activity and report maintenance requirements according to written procedures and instructions.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping at all times and carry out general housekeeping tasks.
• Learn how to operate new equipment, additional HIP vessels and perform other duties as the needs of the business change.

Qualifications, experience and skills:

• Good general education, good literacy, numeracy and IT competence
• FLT and crane operator desirable but can be trained
• Attention to detail
• Experience of heat treatment or other industrial environment

Salary / package:

• Competitive salary
• Pension – match contribution from 4% – 10%
• Life Assurance – 2 x annual salary
• Employee assistance program including wellbeing app
• Free parking on all sites
• Free refreshments provided
• An entitlement to full pay whilst off sick for a limited number of days (in addition to your statutory sick pay entitlement)
• 25 days holiday plus national holidays
• Development and training opportunities

How to apply:

Send your CV with salary expectation using the contact options above. All internal applicants should inform their current line manager of their application.

Please Note – If you have not heard from us within two weeks your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will keep your CV on file and will contact you if a position arises that matches your experience. Good luck in your job search.