Laborer, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Material Handler

Duration: 12 months, with possible extension

Working Hours:

• Monday – Thursday: 07:00 – 16:00
• Friday: 07:00 – 12:00
• Overtime: 50% Monday – Thursday and up to 4 hours Saturday; 100% after 4 hours Saturday and Sundays
• Employment Type: Contract

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Labourer on behalf of a leading global engineering and manufacturing organisation based in Montrose
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The role will be varied and hands-on, including activities such as power washing, material handling, moving components between workstations, general cleaning and housekeeping, as well as supporting other departments when required.

A valid B1 licence from an accredited company is highly recommended for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping across manufacturing workshops and external storage areas.
• Operate overhead gantry cranes safely and effectively.
• Power wash equipment and assist painters/blasters as required.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in coverall storage and locker room areas.
• Carry out deliveries and collections in line with required timings.
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness, order and safety throughout the facility.
• Operate forklifts and side loaders when required.
• Empty swarf, material off-cuts and waste containers.
• Work collaboratively with all departments, including machine operators and management.
• Move components to the correct workstations to maximise workflow and production efficiency.
• Accurately complete electronic timekeeping and timesheets and return them to the relevant supervisor at the end of each shift.
• Demonstrate awareness of company objectives, policies and procedures.
• Identify and communicate health and safety risks and make recommendations for improvements.
• Ensure all health & safety, quality and housekeeping requirements are met.
• Maintain production area housekeeping in line with 5S principles
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• Conduct all material movements in accordance with safe working practices.
• Minimise waste through the efficient use and disposal of raw materials and consumables.
• Ensure all work is carried out in full compliance with departmental and company policies, procedures and processes.
• Provide support to other departments and undertake additional duties as reasonably required by the line manager.

Requirements:

• Practical, reliable and comfortable working in a busy workshop or manufacturing environment.
• Physically capable of manual handling and moving components and materials.
• Safety-conscious, with a strong awareness of workplace health and safety.
• Organised and able to prioritise tasks to support continuous workflow.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with different teams and departments.
• Willing to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities.
• Able to maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and housekeeping.
• Previous experience operating workshop equipment, forklifts, side loaders or overhead cranes would be advantageous.
• B1 licence from an accredited company and in date is highly recommended.

*** Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in the UK***