Production Operative

Silaybacolodairport; St Helens; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned manufacturing business in St Helens is seeking an entry-level Production Operative. You will be responsible for operating timber production machinery, conducting quality checks, and ensuring a safe workspace. Ideal candidates will have experience in machine operation and a desire to develop their technical skills. The role offers a full-time position with a competitive hourly rate of £12.21. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the manufacturing industry.

Benefits

Free parking

Clean office environment

Kitchen/canteen

Qualifications

• Experience in machine operation is preferred.
• Capability to read and write in English is essential.
• Desire to progress and develop technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Operating timber production machinery within health and safety guidelines.
• Loading and unloading the timber production machines.
• Quality checking products to ensure they meet standards.
• Reporting faults to management.
• Maintaining a safe and clear production area.

Skills

Previous machine operating experience (ideally in timber industry)

Ability to read technical drawings

Ability to follow instructions in English

Interest in developing technical ability

Job description

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Lead Information

• Job Title: Production Operative
• Site location: St Helens
• Responsible to: Production Manager
• Purpose of the role: Responsible for a wide array of production tasks across a large production facility including line working, machine operation, loading, unloading, quality checking and supporting site in any means possible.
• Client brief: Our client is a large well renowned family-owned business in Manufacturing timber products in St Helens and supply the retail trade and builders merchants across the UK.

Key Information

• Reason for vacancy: Increased demand
• Contract: Temp to perm
• Hourly Rate: £12.21ph
• Shifts: Monday to Friday days, 8am-5.30pm
• Facilities: Fantastic facilities on site, very clean and tidy office environment, kitchen/canteen, vending machines, free parking

Responsibilities

• Operating timber production machinery within health and safety guidelines at all times
• Loading and unloading the timber production machines with raw material and finished product
• Quality Checking/Spot Checking products to ensure they meet site and client quality standards
• Reporting machine and product faults to management
• Ensuring the machinery and production areas are kept safe and clear of debris

Key Skills Required

• Previous machine operating experience (ideally in timber industry)
• Previous experience setting or programming timber production machinery is highly advantageous but not essential
• Ability to read technical drawings is highly advantageous but not essential
• Ability to follow instructions and read and write in English is essential
• Interest in developing technical ability and desire to progress is essential in these roles

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Manufacturing

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