At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate heavy machinery and ensure quality checks in a busy manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a well-established manufacturer with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on training, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: 12-hour shifts on a 3 on 3 off rotation, with both day and night shifts.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and contribute to high-quality production.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in manufacturing, physically fit, and detail-oriented.
The predicted salary is between 22950 - 28050 £ per year.
Our client is a well-established and successful manufacturer.
They are looking for an experienced Machine Operative / Production Operative to join their busy manufacturing team.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS
- You consider yourself to be physically fit, as standing for 12 hours is a requirement of the job.
- Solid experience of working as a Production Operator / Manufacturing Operative in a continuous manufacturing environment (at least 3 years).
- Experience of working with large manufacturing machinery is ideal (any experience in plastic manufacturing would be ideal, but not essential, e. g.
Injection Moulding / Plastic Extrusion).
- Experience of general quality checking finished products, with an eye for detail.
- Experience of working to production targets, and doing all necessary to ensure these are met.
- Happy to work 12 hours shifts, days and nights on rotation.
Salary: To be discussed following application Hours of work: 3 on 3 off, Days and Nights on rotation, 12 hour shifts (7am-7pm / 7pm-7am)
Responsibilities
- Operating and overseeing heavy manufacturing machinery.
- Carrying out and record quality checks using tools like pi-tapes, micrometers, tape measures, vernier gauges, plug-gauges.
- Work to production targets and record scrap, output, product weight and OEE.
- Reporting any production/machine issues to management to ensure continuous production.
- Operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE), training will be given, any experience is an advantage.
- Quality checking products, looking for defects and adjusting production accordingly.
- Train new starters once you are fully trained and competent yourself.
- Any other duties requested by management to assist with continuous production.
This job would suit someone with experience of working a hands-on role in a manufacturing, factory, production environment.
Previous job titles may include; Production Line Operative / Manufacturing Operator / Machine Operator / Machine Operative / Machinist / Factory Worker / Assembler / Assembly Operative / Fabrication Operative / Fabricator / Process Operator / Mechanical Fitter / Engineer / Setter / Laminator / Saw Operative / Press Brake Machine Operator / Bandsaw Operative / CNC Operator / Injection Moulding Operative / Extrusion Machine Operative / Extrusion Technician / etc
Machine Operative / Production Operative in Chippenham employer: Questech Recruitment Ltd
Questech Recruitment is an excellent employer for CNC Machinists, offering a supportive work culture that values precision and skill in the heart of Bradford, West Yorkshire. With flexible shift options and competitive pay, employees benefit from a commitment to professional growth and development within the thriving Mechanical & Engineering sector. Join a team where your expertise is recognised and rewarded, and where you can contribute to high-quality manufacturing in a dynamic environment.
