At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate machinery and produce high-quality steel storage products in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join the Whittan Group, the UK's largest manufacturer of steel storage solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy 28 days holiday, pension, life assurance, and mental health support.
- Other info: Flexible holiday scheme and opportunities for training on various machinery.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing team and make a tangible impact in manufacturing.
- Qualifications: Counterbalance or Combi forklift licence and basic PC skills required.
The Whittan Group is the largest manufacturer of steel storage products in the United Kingdom. Operating through a number of market leading brands, we design, manufacture and install storage solutions for commercial and industrial environments in the UK and Europe. We are looking for a Production Operative to join our busy and growing organisation.
The Production Operator will produce agreed levels of quality product through the successful operation of various machines, while adhering and positively contributing to health and safety policies and procedures. The hours of work are Monday‑Thursday 06:00 – 16:30.
Key responsibilities:- Operating different machinery as required.
- Produce products in line with Company output rates.
- Follow production schedules as required to meet deadlines.
- Fill in the required SAP information and downtime data.
- To produce good quality product in line with the Quality guidelines.
- Use of forklift truck in a safe and responsible manner around the factory/warehouse.
- Record any scrap on the system.
- Maintain a clean and tidy work station in line with 5S standards.
- Train on multiple types of machinery.
- Operate all machine controls, which are a combination of mechanical, push button and computer key/touch pads.
- Fault find on daily generic issues, escalating complex faults to the Team Leader.
- Inspection of production first offs to ensure rejects are not passed on through the process and high standards of quality are achieved.
- Counterbalance or Combi forklift licence.
- PC literate.
- Understanding of mechanical production techniques.
- SAP experience.
- 28 days holiday per annum including bank holidays.
- Company pension.
- Life assurance.
- Long Service Awards.
- Monthly STAR Awards.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Support from Trained Mental Health First Aiders.
- Cycle2Work Scheme.
- Flexi Holiday Scheme.
The Whittan Group promotes equality of opportunity in that everyone who works for us and any job applicants will be treated equally, regardless of gender or gender reassignment, age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, race, colour, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
Production Operative Level 2 in Milton Keynes employer: Whittan Group
The Whittan Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With comprehensive benefits such as 28 days of holiday, a company pension, and access to mental health support, employees are encouraged to thrive both personally and professionally. Located in the heart of the UK, our dynamic environment fosters growth opportunities and recognises hard work through initiatives like the Monthly STAR Awards.
