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LEAD INFORMATION
Job Title – Production Operative
Site location – St Helens
Responsible to – Production Manager
Purpose of the role - Resposnible for a wide array of production tasks across a large production facility including 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 based 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 - £11.44ph
Shifts – Monday to Friday days, 8am-5.30pm
Holidays – Holiday accrual whilst temp, 28 days inc bank holidays when perm
Facilities – Fantastic facilities on site, very clean and tidy office environment, kitchen/canteen, vending machines, free parking
RESPONSIBILITIES
The role - The responsibilities of these positions are varied but not limited to -
- 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
