Manufacturing Operative

Luxfer MEL Technologies is a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of Magnesium and Zirconium based products and services to technology industries worldwide. We have approximately 300 employees across the UK & US.

• Using manual lathes, bandsaws
• Target focused, must hit output quota
• Operating process equipment and machinery, including semi and fully automated machinery
• Monitoring processes and recording parameters for production records, log sheets and SAP transactions
• Communicating current status to other operators and departments
• Performing in house tests/analysis to ensure product is produced in line with specifications
• Packing finished goods into drums, bags, onto pallets or other forms of container for transportation
• Aiding in the investigation and identifying the root cause of out of spec product and/or production issues

• Experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Experience on manual lathes or saws – preferably qualified machinist
• FLT licence
• 5 GCSEs (including English, Maths) – grades A-C
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing or similar
• Ability to use own initiative, prioritise tasks, and work under pressure
• Safety conscious and high level of attention to detail
• Professional approach to work and team player
• Valid forklift truck licence; pendant crane qualification advantageous

• Salary from £25,750 to £37,359 (depending on qualifications, experience and shift pattern)
• Potential to earn an annual bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Participation in the company share option scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Onsite canteen

You will be employed on a fixed term contract working one of the site shift patterns. Flexibility will be required due to the nature of the role. You will be working from our head office in Swinton, Greater Manchester.

We are an innovative technology-driven business where Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development and Teamwork are our core values. At Luxfer we are passionate about what we do; the products we develop and manufacture and our long-term partnership with our customers.