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Senior Production Operative - Night Shift

Morgan Jones
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Ashford, Kent TN23 8AF

Salary

£15.16 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Senior Production Operative on the night shift at the Ashford site, offering a salary of £15.16 per hour.
  • Candidates should have proven experience operating electric counterbalance forklift trucks and a valid forklift license.
  • The role requires previous experience in leading a small team and strong communication skills.
  • Applicants must be physically fit and possess technical expertise in machine operations and production line equipment.
  • This permanent role provides opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive work environment.

Senior Production Operative - Night ShiftLocation: Ashford Site | Permanent RoleShift: Monday to Friday, 10:00 pm - 6:00 amSalary: £15.16 per hourAdditional Overtime: 0.25hr O/T from 21:45 to 22:00 (Mon-Fri)

Are you an experienced Production Operative looking to take the next step in your career? Join our client’s thriving factory in Ashford as a Senior Production Operative and become an essential part of a dynamic team. With a focus on efficiency, quality, and teamwork, this night shift role offers an excellent opportunity to grow your skills and step into a supervisory position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support Leadership: Assist the Team Leader and Shift Manager in ensuring the smooth running of production lines.
  • Supervisory Role: Oversee Production Operatives and agency staff, providing guidance and training where necessary.
  • Health & Safety Champion: Uphold the highest standards of health and safety practices across the team.
  • Operations & Efficiency: Operate SCADA systems, work on the print floor, and perform general porter duties on packing lines.
  • Continuous Improvement: Champion Lean Manufacturing techniques to drive process improvements and increase productivity.

What We're Looking For:

  • Team Leadership: Lead by example with a "can-do" attitude, ensuring team collaboration and efficiency.
  • Technical Expertise: Good working knowledge of machine operations and experience working with production line equipment.
  • Problem Solving: Ability to identify and implement creative solutions within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Safety Compliance: Maintain attention to safe working practices, ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, and hygiene standards.

Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience operating electric counterbalance forklift trucks within a factory setting (valid forklift licence required).
  • Previous experience leading a small team, with strong coaching and monitoring abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Physically fit, as this role includes hands-on, physically demanding tasks.
  • Computer literate with a focus on data analysis and documentation.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary of £15.16 per hour.
  • Permanent night shift role, providing stability and consistency.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • An inclusive and supportive work environment that values continuous improvement.

Apply Now!

Ready to take on this exciting challenge and elevate your production career? Don't miss the opportunity to join a forward-thinking team in Ashford. Apply today for one of our two available Senior Production Operative positions.

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status

About Morgan Jones:

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