Production Operative

Do you have experience within a production or Manufacturing environment?

Do you consider yourself to be proactive and an asset to a busy team?

Are you based in or around Newport?

Role: Operator

Location: Newport NP11

Rate: 13.30ph

Contract length: Initially temporary (12 weeks) with the view to offer a permanent position

Shift Patterns: 40 hours per week, Mon-Thu 06:00-16:30 (unpaid 30 minute lunch and paid 15 minute AM break)

Opportunity for shift work may be available

Start: ASAP

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Shift Team Leader and following their direction as required
• Setting up and running of machines, adhering to company processes at all times
• Ensuring the quality of product produced is to company standards
• Taking pride in the operation and upkeep of own designated machine
• Helping the team to achieve productivity goals and being part of improvement initiatives
• Conducting weekly and monthly machine maintenance as per maintenance schedules
• Maintaining highest possible standard of housekeeping
• Adhering to UK Health and Safety at all times and encouraging others to do the same

Essential requirements:

• Previous experience (2+ years) within a Production or Manufacturing environment
• Machine operation experience (1+year)
• Good level of verbal and written communication
• Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation
• Ability to conduct manual handling and be standing for long periods of time
• Proactive nature and ability to work upon own initiative
• Good level of IT literacy
• Flexibility towards shift work and overtime