Production Operative / General Operative

General Production Operativewho is hard working and flexible with strong communication skills and experience of using power tools and machinery is required for a well-established company based in Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, North West England.

TRAINING PROVIDED

SALARY: Competitive

LOCATION: Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside, North West England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 8 hours per day (40 hours per week)

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a General Production Operativewho is hard working and flexible with strong communication skills and experience of using power tools and machinery.

Working as a General Production Operative you will use your skills and experience to produce steel and PVC parts.

As a General Production Operative you will ensure effective control and usage of materials and minimise scrap.

APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Your duties as a General Production Operativewill include:

• Ensuring that daily production and quality targets are met within the work area

• Ensure that you follow all SOP’s and Health and Safety procedures and are flexible in your approach to training on various processes within the factory

• Ensure that all process and equipment problems are communicated to the relevant Team Leader

• Ensure effective control and usage of materials and minimise scrap

• Ensure housekeeping duties are carried out and work area and machinery is kept at the agreed standard in line with ISO9001: 2015 procedures

• Learn and perform the tasks required for the preparation of PVC and steel production including but not limited to:

o Lifting PVC rolls onto rack, with assistance

o Velcro PVC sides in preparation for sewing

o Tacking windows in position with the use of a hot gun and roller

o Using high frequency welding machine to finish weld the window

o Cut out and trim excess material from clear PVC window and pass to sewing for final process

o General housekeeping and preventative maintenance on machinery

o Supporting the Team Leaders and Production Manager with PVC and Metal Production and attain Production targets within budget to meet set targets of the business

o Hands on approach, handling specialist responsibilities in the Production Department including final assembly, powder coating, plasma cutting, dispatch. Some fabrication and machine operating will be required such as Metal Fabrication, Brake Press, Metal Power Tools, Glass Cutting, Packing, shipping and Receiving

o Undertaking training to self-develop skills in the Production Department including training and development, appraisals, communication, structures by setting and maintaining a team culture

o Ensuring the Production Department is presented to an excellent, professional standard to satisfy ISO:9001:2015 Quality Standards

o Liaising with all personnel in Metal, Metal Production, Cutting & Welding-PVC, Design, Commercial, Customer Service, Logistics and Quality to achieve set goals and objectives of the business adhering to Health and Safety Standard throughout the business

o Perform regular cleaning of working areas and preventative maintenance on company assets so they remain operational during all working hours

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

• Building excellent internal and external relationships

• Managing multiple priorities and coping when under pressure

• Experience of power tools and machinery

• Excellent teamwork and co-operation skills

• The ability to work as part of a team and under pressure in busy times

• Good literacy, numeracy and verbal communication skills and IT literate

• Must be able to work on own initiative as and when required

• A positive individual with a 'can do’, results driven approach and attitude

• Keen to develop and learn new skills

• Committed, reliable, responsible, and honest with high integrity

• Welcomes change, is flexible and can adapt and deal with various demands

Desirable:

• Have an interest and/or experience working in a Metal/Final Assembly Production / Manufacturing Environment

• A good standard of English and Maths

• An interest in the Forklift truck industry is desirable but not necessary as full training will be provided

• An interest in Manufacturing and Production

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P11779

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