Utility Operators

Jennifer Griffiths Recruitment are looking for Utility Operators for a leading Manufacturing Client in the Bridgend area.

Job role

• Checks with the Yard Supervisor at the start of day to understand the priorities and receive direction.

• Daily drain inspection and sampling.

• General cleaning of Yards, Cement Briquette Plant, Rod Mill, Charging Conveyors & Furnace Buildings.

• Assist with down day cleaning across plant - High pressure water jetting, sack and slab filter replacement.

• The operation of mobile plant - fork lift truck, bob cat loading shovel, front loading shovel, scissors lift and cherry picker, as required.

• Assist with recycling product via the rod mill, and the subsequent recycling / disposal of pallets.

• Collection, transport and blowing of fly ash pots in accordance with the factory instructions.

• Receipt of raw materials and operation of the weigh bridge if required.

• Must also be flexible and willing to work in other areas of the factory as required i.e. Production lines & Fabrication.

• Makes adjustment and minor repairs to equipment in the job holder’s control to ensure they are fully optimised.

• Daily check of fluid levels and general condition of mobile plant under the job holders’ control. Reports defects or wear to the supervisor or shift maintenance.

• Operates at a level of performance to maintain any agreed performance targets.

• Maintains good housekeeping standards. By acting as the 6S Champion in accordance with the 6S system of work.

• Complies with a safe method of working and reports any potential unsafe practices or hazards. Also adhere to relevant procedures to minimise the risk of fire.

The hours of work are rotational weekly shifts:

Week 1 - 6am to 2pm.

Week 2 - 10am to 6pm/Monday to Wednesday/Thursday and Friday 8am to 4pm.

Week 3 - 6am to 2pm/Monday to Wednesday - off Thursday and Friday - back in Saturday and Sunday 6am to 2pm.

Week 4 - 10am to 6pm/Monday to Friday.

The hourly rate is £14.58.