Production Operative

Production Operative, Longport - Stoke on Trent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Operative in our Production team at our Longport depot. Progress Rail - Electro Motive Diesel is a subsidiary of Caterpillar, specialized in manufacturing, maintaining and overhauling diesel-electric locomotives across the world.

Do you enjoy working hands on? Are you a strong team player, willing to adapt to different tasks to get the job done? Do you enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same? As a Production Operative, you will play a key role in supporting the ongoing production and maintenance of our locomotives by providing assistance to the Fitters/Technicians and undertaking various labouring activities.

The role will include:

• Completing different labouring tasks and providing proactive and effective assistance to the team as instructed
• Performing setup and cleanup tasks
• Manual handling and moving of goods and equipment
• Maintaining a safe, tidy and clean work area
• Acting as a role model of Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental Policies
• Occasional travel to other sites and suppliers

What we would love you to bring to the role:

To be successful in this role you will be energetic and willing to take on different tasks as required. You will be proactive in spotting opportunities to help and bring a positive attitude to your work, learning and development. A good level of physical fitness is required for the demands of this job. You will be a confident communicator and able to build effective Caterpillar relationships with colleagues. Fork-lift truck licence and full UK driving licence is required. You'll need to be based close to our Longport depot and have a valid right to work in the UK.

We can offer you

• £12 / hour
• 12.5% Shift Allowance
• 33 days holiday entitlement
• 5% pension contributions; life assurance scheme
• Company sick pay & a Medical benefit salary sacrifice scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Retail discounts
• A supportive & friendly work environment
• Fuel cards

To Apply: Please press the 'Apply' button, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 28 days. Thank you for your interest in the role.

This may be of interest to those looking for the following roles in: Production Operative Manufacturing, Operator, Rail Industry, Logistics, Distribution, Assembley Machine Operator