Production Operative (Fixed Term)
SKILLS
FULL DESCRIPTION
Summary
The Production Operative will undertake assembly and packaging tasks, following instructions to meet production and quality targets. Key responsibilities include assembly, quality inspections, and maintaining records. The role requires adherence to health and safety guidelines and opportunities for process improvement.
- Assembly and packaging of products.
- Quality inspections at defined stages.
- Meeting production and efficiency targets.
- Following work and quality instructions.
Job description
FIXED TERM- 5 MONTH OPPORTUNITY
Undertaking a number of manual and inspection tasks, the jobholder will become competent in all assembly and packaging operations, to enable complete flexibility in the production process, whilst ensuring that all production and quality targets are achieved.
Rigorously following written and verbal work instructions:
- · Work in accordance with all health and safety requirements;
- · Assemble and package products that meet required specifications and standards, undertaking inspections at defined stages of the production process;
- · Meet all required production and efficiency targets;
- · Complete all required production/quality records and performance indicators;
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping;
- Respect waste management procedures;
- Contribute to identifying and implementing opportunities for process improvement (safety, quality, output, cost/efficiency…);
- Carry out other tasks that support the assembly and packaging operation.
These tasks are not intended as an exhaustive list of the post holder’s duties. The post holder is expected to carry out any reasonable request as deemed appropriate by the Shift Leader to support business needs. Specific responsibilities and authorities are defined in procedures relevant to the role.
Experience:
Essential
- · Working in role where required to meet Quality & Output targets
- · Working in accordance with Work/Quality instructions
Desirable
- · Working in an Assembly / Manufacturing Environment
Qualifications and training:
Essential
- - General secondary or vocational qualifications (e.g. GCSEs, BTEC Certificate..)
Other attributes:
- · Manual dexterity
- · Organised and methodical
- · Attention to detail
- · Rigorous in following work instructions
- · Willing to contribute to improving business performance
- · Works well as part of a team
- · Reliable and a good timekeeper
- · Prepared to be flexible in the range of tasks required of them to support the business
- · Willing to be flexible in response to any need for additional working hours
Hours of work
Dayshift - 06:00 to 14:00, Monday to Friday with a minimum of 30 minutes paid breaks per shift
Two-shift AM - 06:00 to 14:00, Monday to Friday with a minimum of 30 minutes paid breaks per shift PM - 14:00 to 23:00, Monday to Thursday with a minimum of 35 minutes paid breaks per shift - 14:00 to 18:00, Friday with a minimum of 10 minutes paid break.
Three-shift AM - 06:00 to 14:00, Monday to Friday with a minimum of 30 minutes paid breaks per shift Nights - 22:00 to 06:00, Sunday to Thursday, with a minimum of 30 minutes paid breaks per shift PM - 14:00 to 22:00, Monday to Friday, with a minimum of 30 minutes paid breaks per shift
We are currently working Dayshift: 06:00-14:00
An allowance of 10% will be paid when working the PM shift on a two-shift rotation and a 20% allowance will be paid when working nightshift.
In return we offer:-
- Competitive rates of pay
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays (pro-rata for part year)
- 5% Company pension contributions
- Company sick pay
- Career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Company social events
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