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Job Title: Production Operative
Location: Helsby
Salary: Starting rate £11.44 Per Hour (Paid Weekly) Plus 12.5% Shift allowance (Rising to £11.98 after a successful Probationary Period).
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hours Per week on a rotating shift pattern of 1 week Monday to Friday 06.00 - 14.00, 1 week of Sunday to Thursday 2200-0600 then a third week of Monday to Friday 1400-2200.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Production Supervisor you will contribute to the production of the highest quality heating cables in a timely manner in accordance with SOP'S (standard Operating Procedures).
Operating task specific machinery, a variety of extrusion machines, manually assembling, as well as using hand tools to complete production. Reporting any deviations to the Production Supervisor immediately.
There will be lots of development opportunity as we look to create a multi skilled team where you will be trained on various machines and processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operating extrusion machines and other cable manufacturing equipment in line with process specifications.
- Adhering to the production schedule and accurately reporting any updates or delays.
- Test and inspect products to ensure they meet required standards.
- Focus on scrap reduction.
- Assist In the maintenance and upkeep of tools and equipment.
About you:
- Previous experience in a production/assembly background would be advantageous (however not essential).
- Experience of SAP / Microsoft Nav / Epicor or similar EPR/MRP systems would be preferable (but not essential).
- A keen interest in Engineering and manufacturing operation and Maintenance / Computer / IT Literate with good understanding of Word, Outlook, databases etc.
About us:
Our Helsby factory houses all the processing equipment for the manufacture of semi-conductive self-regulating heating cables, core compounding, heating matrix extrusion and insulation. As well as being our headquarters.
Situated on Mere's Edge, Frodsham, junction 14 Chester Service. We are 12 km from Chester Zoo and 9 Km from Cheshire Oaks.
What we can offer you:
- Salary £11.44 Per Hour (Paid Weekly) rising on successful completion of initial probationary period.
- Plus Shift allowance.
- 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays (rises with length of service).
- Learning and development Opportunities.
- Cash Health Plan.
- Free onsite parking.
- Company Social Events.
- Company Pension Scheme.
- Referral Scheme.
Please Note:
Previous applicants need not apply.
No agencies.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Manufacturing Operative, Manufacturing Engineer, Assembly Technician, Production Operative, Production Technician, Process Operator, Production Engineer, Assembly Operative, Assembly Line Operator, Process Operative, Manufacturing Operator, Production Operator, Production Coordinator may also be considered for this role.
