Production Operator in Newcastle-under-lyme, Staffordshire

Production Operator - Rotating shifts days/noons/nights

Monday to Friday – No weekends

Newcastle under Lyme, ST5

We have taken a fantastic opportunity to join our leading clients manufacturing facility based in Newcastle under Lyme. This role is working as part of a small team, reporting to the Production Supervisor.

The role is a varied production operator position working in all areas of our clients manufacturing processes. Full training will be given on the product range and all manufacturing processes.

Key skills and experience:

Working within a production / factory environment performing manual tasks adhering to Health and safety rules and procedures.

Following standard process procedures and able to document information in a written and numerical way.

The below lists the roles and responsibilities that are required on a day to day basis, to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all plant and equipment directly and indirectly associated with production.

• To ensure that all process and quality documents and procedures are followed at all times and that any issues are raised with a manager/supervisor or relevant department as required.
• To reduce product loss and waste at every opportunity through good manufacturing practices.
• To assume responsibility for any in process change over procedures including but not limited to the following:
• Filling out paperwork and process information.
• Material testing and taking samples for QC checks.
• Machine set up /operation and product changeovers.
• To make sure that shift handovers are conducted in a structured and informative way that ensures all areas of the plant are handed over in good order. Information regarding product in process is discussed along with any other relevant information.
• Housekeeping is maintained throughout the shift and in line with handover process.
• Any observed issues or improvements are communicated correctly. I.e. maintenance issues logged in the shift handover book or reported to a manger if convenient.
• Opening up and locking up of site as required dependant on shift.
• Working as part of a wider production team to ensure all operators are working in a safe and supported way.

Shift hours as below Monday to Friday:

• Days – 6am – 2pm
• Noons – 2pm – 10pm
• Nights – 10pm - 6am

£13.00 per hour rising to £14.50 after the successful completion of work based milestones

40 hours per week

Salary £27,040 per annum

• This role would be ideally suited to someone from a strong maufacturing background
• CNC operating experience would be an advantage
• Forklift truck license counterbalance and operation experience would be an advantage

Voceer presents this job opportunity for KPI Recruiting LTD, a 1000 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by KPI Recruiting LTD, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.