Process Operator

Process Operator

If you’re experienced in operating machinery within a manufacturing / heavy engineering environment and would welcome the opportunity to be part of a busy team within a well-established business, this superb opportunity to join Calder is not to be missed.

Who will I be working with?

Calder Industrial Materials is a highly reputable manufacturing company with headquarters based in Chester, with significant experience delivering high quality, tailored solutions for a wide range of customers worldwide. Calder is one of the UK’s leading building materials suppliers, delivering lead sheet and a wide range of ancillary products to builders’ merchants nationwide. In addition, Calder are also the UK’s leading specialist in lead engineering. The company designs, manufactures and installs radiation shielding and other products in the nuclear, medical and other markets.

So, what will the role of Process Operator entail?

Reporting to the C2 Team Leader, as a Process Operator you’ll be responsible for producing sheet lead using various machine methods such as rolling mill, slitter and saw operation and carry out the production of the manufacturing process on a designated production cell, in order to enable and control the following:

• Achieving the production targets set for the department on a daily basis
• Highlighting and communicating faults which may cause production delay
• Ensuring all operating conditions are correct before commencing manufacture
• Maintaining accurate records of production, and any other operational data as requested by the Team Leader
• Ensuring the work area is kept clean and safe at all times
• Promoting and adhering to the company’s system and procedures at all times

What will I need to be considered for this Process Operator role?

• Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing / heavy engineering environment
• A valid Counterbalance FLT licence
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A flexible approach to work
• 5 GCSEs

A Reach FLT licence is desirable, however not essential.

What will I receive in return?

Basic Pay Rate: Starting at £9.06 per hour, rising to £10.11 per hour after probation

Shift Premium Rate: Starting at £11.33 per, rising to £12.64 per hour after probation

Attractive Benefits: Contributory pension scheme following successful probation period, cycle to work and childcare voucher schemes, and free car parking.

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 36 hours per week on a rotational shift patterns covering the following hours:

Early Shift: 6am to 2pm Monday to Thursday and 6am to 6pm Friday

Late Shift: 2pm to 10pm Monday to Thursday

The successful candidate will commence on the Early/Late shift pattern above, but must have flexibility to also work the 6am/6pm rotating shift pattern below as and when the pattern of work dictates:

6am-6pm days / nights rotating:

Shift 1: Monday - Wednesday (nights)

Shift 2: Wednesday - Friday (days)

Shift 3: Monday – Wednesday (days) + Thurs (night)

Location: Chester (Cheshire)

All applications to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions.

This Process Operator vacancy is advertised by JVP Jobs on behalf of the employer Calder Industrial Materials. At JVP Jobs we believe in providing complete transparency for you the job seeker to help you make informed decisions. By applying for this role you are submitting your CV directly to our above named client. Please note that we DO NOT operate as a recruitment agency, all applications will be reviewed directly by the employer Calder Industrial Materials, and should they wish to progress your application further they will be in contact with you.

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