Machine Operator - Plastics
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 08 Aug 2022
- Closes
- 15 Aug 2022
- Sectors
- Manufacturing & Industrial
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Howdens Joinery are recruiting for Machine Operatives to join our team at Howden to produce plastic components to supply to our factories on the Howden and Runcorn sites and our primary distribution centres in Northampton.
In this role you will continuously seek to improve processes and be responsible for adhering to health and safety standards, company quality standards, output of machines and housekeeping.
Key responsibilities:
Performing machine pre use safety checks and setting up the machine in the allocated time frame using the specific SOP
Continuous monitoring of the machine during production
Performing detailed process quality checks in accordance with the area SOP and in line with the published control plans and gauges provided
Changing the injection moulder tools and making the necessary setting adjustments when required
Weekly autonomous and preventative maintenance
Performing minor adjustments when required and ensuring the area is maintained to the agreed housekeeping standards
Skills and experience required:
Production and / or manufacturing experience working in a fast-paced factory environment
Ability to read and understand manual handling risk assessments
MHE experience preferred but not essential
FLT experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be given
IOSHH Level 2 in H&S, Manufacturing Operations and a Certificate in the British Plastics Processing Industry is desirable
Injection moulding knowledge / previous experience in plastics is desirable
This role will include day and night shifts.
Pay Rate
GBP33,872 + shift disturbance and weekend allowance, in addition to monthly production bonuses.
Benefits of working for Howdens
24 days + bank holidays per year and the opportunity to buy extra holidays
Monthly production bonus
Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
Free lunch at on-site canteen
Clean, modern factory using state of the art machinery and the highest standards of health and safety
PPE provided
Friendly and supportive environment offering exceptional reward and recognition
Our attractive salary and benefits package is supported by excellent training and development programmes. As well as the opportunity to develop within a high-profile FTSE100 company, you will be part of a rewarding organisation, recognised for excellence in the workplace in theSunday Times Best Companies to Work For. There is onsite car parking, free daily lunches, exceptional social events and a friendly and supportive working environment.
We will be considering candidates as they apply so please don't delay in submitting your application as we may decide to close the advert early.
In this role you will continuously seek to improve processes and be responsible for adhering to health and safety standards, company quality standards, output of machines and housekeeping.
Key responsibilities:
Performing machine pre use safety checks and setting up the machine in the allocated time frame using the specific SOP
Continuous monitoring of the machine during production
Performing detailed process quality checks in accordance with the area SOP and in line with the published control plans and gauges provided
Changing the injection moulder tools and making the necessary setting adjustments when required
Weekly autonomous and preventative maintenance
Performing minor adjustments when required and ensuring the area is maintained to the agreed housekeeping standards
Skills and experience required:
Production and / or manufacturing experience working in a fast-paced factory environment
Ability to read and understand manual handling risk assessments
MHE experience preferred but not essential
FLT experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be given
IOSHH Level 2 in H&S, Manufacturing Operations and a Certificate in the British Plastics Processing Industry is desirable
Injection moulding knowledge / previous experience in plastics is desirable
This role will include day and night shifts.
Pay Rate
GBP33,872 + shift disturbance and weekend allowance, in addition to monthly production bonuses.
Benefits of working for Howdens
24 days + bank holidays per year and the opportunity to buy extra holidays
Monthly production bonus
Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
Free lunch at on-site canteen
Clean, modern factory using state of the art machinery and the highest standards of health and safety
PPE provided
Friendly and supportive environment offering exceptional reward and recognition
Our attractive salary and benefits package is supported by excellent training and development programmes. As well as the opportunity to develop within a high-profile FTSE100 company, you will be part of a rewarding organisation, recognised for excellence in the workplace in theSunday Times Best Companies to Work For. There is onsite car parking, free daily lunches, exceptional social events and a friendly and supportive working environment.
We will be considering candidates as they apply so please don't delay in submitting your application as we may decide to close the advert early.