Machine Operative

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Sunderland
Salary
26000.00 - 27000.00 GBP Annual + benefits
Posted
27 Jul 2022
Closes
24 Aug 2022
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
The primary role of a Machine Operative is competent and efficient operation of machinery in the Converting department to include Lamination, Slitting, Waxing and Punching, to produce goods as required in line with the production plan.

Key responsibilities include maximising productivity, minimising downtime and waste, and ensuring goods are produced to a high standard of quality, compliant with the customer's specification

Working continental shifts 4 on 4 off / 12-hour shifts (2 days & 2 nights)
Days AM - PM / Nights PM - AM
GBP13 per hour - GBP27,040 annually before any overtime
Overtime available at enhanced rates - lots off opportunity to earn more!Duties and responsibilities

Operation of machinery (waxer, slitter, laminator)
Manual handling and loading reels and machinery
Monitoring work in progress ensuring final products are up to the highest standard ensuring checks are completed
Reporting and completing appropriate paperwork for any damaged products
Conducting weekly machine safety checks and recording outcome on relevant documentation
Conduct weekly cleaning and inspection checks
Accurately inputting production data into the workstation PC. Ensuring that all shift time is accounted for using appropriate waste and downtime codes
Recording of relevant information; completion of paperwork and labels with accuracy; maintaining traceability throughout process
Willing to participate in workplace improvement training and health and safety training.

About you

Production or manufacturing experience
Good organisational and time management skills
High standards of personal conduct
English and Maths GCSE 3/C or above
Good level of IT
Good team player; ability to work as part of a team and alone on own initiative
Reliable and flexible
Accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent timekeeping and attendance
Self-motivated with a positive attitude to workBenefits

24 Days Holiday
5% pensions contribution
Death in service
Employer Assistance Programme
Bike to work Scheme
High street Vouchers

If this looks like an opportunity for you then please apply today and we will be in contact as soon as possible for all successful applications