Machine Operator - Sittingbourne, United Kingdom - Knauf UK & Ireland

Knauf UK & Ireland

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Sittingbourne, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Knauf UK & Ireland are a market-leading manufacturer of lightweight building materials for the construction industry. We are part of the Knauf Group, the world's largest producer of gypsum-based products for the construction industry.

With two manufacturing plants in the UK, and a third coming online in 2023, we are well equipped to Build for the World We Live In.

We are currently recruiting for a Machine Operator to join our Sittingbourne-based factory. The role will see the postholder work the production shift pattern.

Job Purpose

You are expected to operate the plant safely, correctly and efficiently while maintaining a strict clean-as-you-go policy at all times.

You are expected to carry out basic maintenance of the equipment once trained, with continuous quality checks and monitoring.

Communication is essential and you are expected to start and end with a clear accurate shift handover to ensure everyone is aware of any problems being encountered.

Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

You are required to follow company Health and Safety procedures to ensure the safety of yourself and others
Following training and when competent to do so you are expected operate all machinery in a safe manner including, Bagging, Mixer, Stacker, Calcination and the Laminator when necessary
You are expected always to put safety first and when you are unsure you are expected to seek to understand first
You are expected to always work to minimise waste where ever possible.
Following training you are expected to carry out basic maintenance tasks as directed.
You are expected to always comply with all quality systems to the best product possible
You ensure a consistent approach you are expected to follow operating procedures.
You are expected to operate cleanasyougo standards in line with the 5S methodology, 'A place for everything & everything in its place' to ensure overall efficiency in the workplace
In order to keep plant downtime to a minimum you are expected to keep detailed records and report any issues concisely and correctly to the Lead Operator or maintenance team
You are expected to conduct regular checks to ensure the integrity of the board as and when directed
To ensure a full understanding when arriving and leaving shift, you are expected to give a handover report at the end of shift and receive a handover at the start of shift
You are expected to participate in any project or process improvement, taking a lead on identifying improvements and playing a key role in implementing any resultant changes.
You are expected to liaise closely with other shift workers to maintain standards and drive improvements
You are expected to actively participate and give input to several team and individual projects, including, Staff Council and Health & Safety
Anything else commensurate to complete your role as MPO
Contribute to Knauf's sustainability strategy of People, Planet, Prosperity.
Anything else commensurate to complete your role

Requirements:

A high regard for health and safety standards with an understanding of H&S regulations.
A good level of spoken & written English
A good level of math
Ability to analyse a production plan, to maximise efficiency.
Able to communicate with peers and colleagues
Level headed under pressure.
Able to demonstrable previous understanding of operational planning, continuous process, quality systems and Health & Safety
IT literacy: proficiency in the basic functions of MS Office Word

Employee Benefits Include;

Three paid days leave for community, charitable, or voluntary commitments.
7% employer pension contribution.
Level 3 Westfield Cashplan Healthcare.
Income Protection
Access to Perkbox benefits platform.
Access to Employee Assistance Program (legal or medical advice).
Life Assurance (x 4 times your basic salary).
A counsellor and life coach offered to all our employee's free of charge.
Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech Scheme.

We categorically do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies; any profiles that are sent to Knauf UK & Ireland without the agency being appointed prior will be treated as a gift from the agency.

Knauf UK & Ireland will not be liable to any agency fees should we engage with any of the talent sent speculatively by a third party.

Knauf UK & Ireland outsource pre-employment checks; please be advised that should the business extend an offer of employment, you will need to engage and cooperate with a 3rd party in order to provide information pertaining to pre-employment checks which include, but is not limited to; Employment Reference Checks, a Social Media background check, a Basic Criminal Disclosure check, a Highest Education check, and a Professional Qualification/Membership check.