Finishing Operator

Location: Sherburn Hill

WHAT S IN IT FOR YOU

• Permanent Opportunity
• Salary is circa £29,500 per annum rising to £30,400 per annum
• You will be starting on £12.64 per hour with a shift allowance of £49.23 per week. This will rise to £13.02 per hour with a shift allowance of £50.71 when fully trained.
• Durham location
• 2 shift rotation
• Week 1 Monday Thursday 06.00
  -15.00, Friday 06 00
• Week 2 Monday Thursday 15.00 - 24.00, Friday 11 00
• Option to be weekly or monthly pay
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Health Care Package
• Annual bonus scheme
• Pension in line with government guidelines

THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced finishing operator to work for our client on a permanent basis. Due to the company location it will prove advantageous for candidates to hold their own transport.

This is an amazing opportunity for the successful candidate to join a high-volume manufacturing organisation who is transitioning into becoming a world class manufacturer. The company prides itself on values of honesty, integrity, community spirit and excellence and they truly place people at the heart of their business. Over the past decade the business has quadrupled their production capacity.

Joining the organisation at this time is particularly advantageous, given their substantial investments in new production facilities and automation on-site.

THE ROLE

• Ensure documented pre-start checks are undertaken in accordance with instructions
• Set size accurately according to cutting instructions
• Set machine speed to the optimum setting for the product being cut
• Set machine guides to the correct height for the product being cut
• Set blades to the correct tension and fit correctly to cutter bar
• Ensure all inbound and outbound packs are the correct quantity for customer requirements and recorded in software
• Loading and unloading product from machines
• Ensure timely communication with the department loader to ensure minimum gaps between packs
• Accurately complete paperwork for downtime data
• FLT loading and unloading as required

THE PERSON

• At least 3 years' previous experience in a similar role
• FLT certificate of competence
• Must have previous experience in a high volume fast paced manufacturing/production environment
• Promoting a one team ethic through-out the shift
• Strong communication and relationship skills
• A willingness to work flexibly in order to ensure that business targets and objectives are achieved
• Experience in Manual cross cut, Round top saw, Spindle Moulder, Band saw, Stegherr, Bundling and Holtec very desirable

TO APPLY

Please send your updated CV to Harry Mann or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group