Production Operative

To operate machinery and mobile equipment safely and efficiently within the hammermill area, ensuring smooth production processes, maintaining quality standards, and supporting general site operations.

• Empty bins as required
• Refill fuel bowser
• Load the hammermill
• Push up and manage stick piles
• Clear waste from the factory floor
• Shunter Vehicle:
  • Empty metal skips
  • Collect and transport stick frames

• Remove non-conforming materials from stick piles
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) checks
• Bank and guide lorries safely into the building
• Supervise safe unloading of deliveries
• Conduct quality control checks on infeed materials

• Operate all equipment in line with site safety procedures
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Report any hazards, defects, or incidents promptly

• Experience operating forklifts, telehandlers, and/or shunters (preferred)
• Good awareness of health and safety in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to carry out manual handling tasks
• Strong attention to detail, particularly for quality checks
• Team player with good communication skills

• Flexibility to support other operational areas as required
• Willingness to work in a physically demanding environment

Telus Health (Lifeworks) is a confidential employee support platform to help employees and their family’s deal with life challenges.

Holidays

Your holiday entitlement will be detailed in your contract of employment.

Cycle to Work

Obtain a bike and/or cycling accessories to use for cycling to work whilst making income tax and National Insurance savings.

If applicable, you can receive a voucher for the eye test and glasses.