Finishing Plant Operator JH

Position: Finishing Plant Operator 00JH
Location: Kingston upon Hull

Production Operative - Finishing Plant

Permanent | £37,503.45 per annum
4 on, 4 off - 12-hour shifts | 2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off
24/7 Manufacturing Environment
296 hours annual leave including bank holiday allowance

We are looking for an experienced Production Operative to join a specialist process manufacturing operation.

This is a hands-on position working directly with critical production equipment, including rotary kilns, coolers, blending and mixing equipment, screening systems, conveyors and packaging machinery.

The site operates 24/7, with employees working a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern consisting of two day shifts followed by two night shifts and four days off.

The processes and equipment used on site are specialist, so full training will be provided. Previous experience operating machinery, monitoring manufacturing processes or working within an industrial production environment will give you an excellent foundation for the role.

The Role

Working as part of the production team, you will be responsible for safely operating and monitoring plant equipment while ensuring products are manufactured consistently to the required quality and specification.

Your responsibilities will include:

Operating and monitoring rotary kilns, coolers and associated finishing plant equipment
Preparing and feeding materials into production equipment in line with batch specifications and production schedules
Operating blending and mixing equipment and ensuring batches are processed correctly
Taking representative samples and working with Quality Control to ensure products meet required standards
Monitoring plant temperatures, operating conditions and process parameters
Accurately recording production information, meter readings and batch details
Carrying out routine plant and equipment inspections
Identifying and reporting equipment faults, abnormalities or production issues
Monitoring silo levels and ensuring sufficient materials are available to maintain production
Inspecting and maintaining screening equipment
Preparing packaging materials and ensuring products are correctly labelled and identified
Operating forklift trucks as required
Supporting safe product discharge and movement around the production area
Monitoring dust extraction and Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems
Maintaining excellent standards of housekeeping across the plant
Working closely with Production Supervisors, Quality and other departments to maintain efficient production
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across Safety, Quality and Productivity

What We're Looking For

Essential

Previous experience within manufacturing, process production or an industrial environment
Experience operating or monitoring production machinery or process plant
Forklift truck experience
Good understanding of Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment
Ability to follow operating procedures, production instructions and batch specifications
Strong attention to detail, particularly around product quality and process conditions
Ability to recognise and report equipment faults or unusual operating conditions
Ability to accurately complete production and process documentation
Comfortable working within a physically active, hands-on environment
Willing and able to work a 24/7 rotating shift pattern
Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable

Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

Rotary kilns or coolers
Blending or mixing equipment
Conveyors and elevator systems
Screening equipment
Filling or packaging machinery
Bulk material handling
Process manufacturing environments

Previous experience with this exact equipment is not essential, as full training will be provided.

About You

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