Press Operator
Kinetic PLC
Posted 5 days ago, valid for a month
Chester le Street, Tyne and Wear DH3 1LY, England

£12.88 - £15.88 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- We are seeking a Press Operator for a permanent position at a manufacturing business in Birtley.
- The role offers day shift hours from Monday to Friday, with overtime available at higher rates.
- Starting pay is £12.88 per hour, with potential bonuses of up to £3 per hour based on team performance.
- Candidates should have previous experience in heavy engineering environments and a positive attitude towards learning.
- This position provides opportunities for career growth, free onsite parking, and a supportive company culture.
Dayshift Hours:
Monday - Thursday 7am - 4:30pm and Friday 7am - 1pm
Overtime available, Saturday x 1.5 and Sunday x 2.
The starting rate is 12.88 per hour, with the opportunity to earn up to a 3 per hour bonus dependent on team performance.
The Press Operator can expect a long term career with growth and development opportunities, free onsite parking, early finish Fridays and a great company culture.
The roles and responsibilities of a Press Operator:
* Following basic engineering drawing and diagrams
* Assembly of products with a variety of hand tools
* Working around a CNC Brake press under the guidance of an experience operator
* Use of pneumatic, torque wrenches and other associated hand tools
* Use of rivet hand tools, and power tools
* Visual quality inspections duties to be completed on all products
* Heavy lifting throughout the role
* Manually transporting materials within the production area
The Attributes of a Press Operator:
* Previous experience in heavy engineering environments
* A positive attitude and willingness to learn
* Health and Safety aware
* Knowledge and training in Manual Handling
Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.
Kinetic plc treats all applications confidentially and we review all submissions. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.
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