Production Operative

This world-leading provider of bespoke, high-pressure gas containment solutions and services is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Production Operative to carry out various tasks in their Sheffield facility. A full job specification will be sent to you on application.

About the role
In the position of Production Operative the ideal candidate will have a high degree of mechanical aptitude, mechanical and heavy manufacturing experience, and excellent communication skills. The Production Operative will:

• Produce quality products in a safe and controlled manner
• Ensure all works to be undertaken in accordance and compliance with engineering drawings and all associated specifications
• Be responsible for operating production line equipment, finishing products and reporting any issues with equipment directly to production supervisors.

About the job duties, responsibilities and accountabilities:
As Production Operative, you will be responsible for:

• Working various production machinery throughout the manufacturing process, including lathes, milling machines and saws
• Demonstrable knowledge of appropriate tooling and ability to select the correct speeds and feeds
• Carrying out basic quality and testing checks
• Conducting daily preventive maintenance checks on machinery and equipment
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings (both metric and imperial)
• Inspection and recording of all relevant dimensions in accordance with the engineering drawings and documentation packs
• Use lifting equipment to manipulate products to the next operation and loading of machinery.
• Ensure that the work area and equipment is maintained, relevant records are up to date and that all processes work effectively to ensure that the business can fulfil its aims
• Adhering to all safety guidelines dictating the production and handling of materials in the factory
• Reporting issues or problems with production to the immediate supervisor
• Identifying and reporting to the immediate supervisor, any issues which impact production and machinery malfunctions
• Carrying out general fabrication inclusive of burning/cutting/welding
• Providing mechanical assistance on assembly/trailers
• Assisting in all other areas of production in accordance with operational requirements.]

About the rewards
In the role of Production Operative, you will work 37 hours per week and the shifts are:

Monday to Thursday 06:30 - 16:15 (Days)

Monday to Thursday 16:15 - 02:00 (Nights) may be required and the night shift benefits from a 23% premium

Overtime rates are x 1.33 Monday to Friday, x 1.5 on Saturday and x 2.0 on Sunday.
There is a salary on offer of up to £26,964 per annum depending on experience and benefits include:

• 4 day working week
• 27 days holiday including Bank Holidays (pro-rata) with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 4 holidays
• 5% Employer pension contribution / 5% employee pension contribution
• 4 times salary – life cover
• Save As You Earn (SAYE) share save scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Sick Pay scheme
• Company funded healthcare scheme (Medicash) offering discounts to lifestyle activities
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Long service recognition
• Free car parking and electric vehicle charging
• Free tea, coffee and fruit

The company recognise that their people, their knowledge and their skills are at the very heart of what they do and are committed to making this a great place to work.

About you

To be successful for the role of Production Operative, the following abilities are required:

• Basic Machining
• Experience working in a heavy engineering environment
• Practical working knowledge of working with and solving issues 
• Read and understand technical drawings 
• Using various thread and connection types of differing material (Tapered/Parallel)

Skills and attributes

• Persuading and influencing
• Delivering results
• Dependability and reliability
• Collaborating
• Resilience and determination

About the Company

Our client has over a century of industry knowledge and expertise and is a world-leading provider of bespoke, high-pressure gas containment solutions and services. It is one of  a small number of companies globally which can compete for ultra large cylinder contracts. Their high-pressure cylinders are a critical component for a number of end applications, from high-pressure systems in naval submarines and surface vessels to oxygen cylinders in fighter jets, from the bulk storage of industrial gases to air pressure vessels in floating oil platform motion compensation systems and in major developments more recently in hydrogen transport refuelling and energy storage.

How to Apply

Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising on behalf of the Hiring Company and your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to.   Please only apply if you consent to these terms.

You must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK.   Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted.  If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.

We look forward to hearing from you!