Machine Operator - Wigan, United Kingdom - Distinct Consultancy Group

Distinct Consultancy Group

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Wigan, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Machine Operator+ £28, days holiday plus BH + permanent position
Our client based in Wigan have an opportunity for a Machine Operator to join their busy manufacturing plant.

Machine Operator job overview:

Responsible for setting and maintaining conversion machinery to slit, macro punch and micro perf a range of plastic film. Working in a safe and controlled manner in line with the required standards and operating procedures.

You will be responsible for understanding the customer requirements for the product and ensuring that they are followed to the highest possible standard throughout the production run.

We are ideally looking for employees that have machine setter/operator experience, but not essential as full training will be given.

Skills and Attributes

Previous manufacturing experience
Ability to read and follow customer specification to set up the slitting machine to perform slitting, punch holes and hot needle perforation holes
Maintain quality during the production run including regular quality checks of samples
Operate processes in line with lean manufacturing techniques to maintain machine efficiency at all times
Bagging, labelling and palletisation of slit reels in line with customer requirements
Ability to work to schedules, utilising line side computer to follow a production plan
Working to the site clean as you go policy at all times
Completion of daily production report detailing shift/order output including weights and meterage calculations
Operate in line with site health and safety, environmental and quality standards

Rewards and Benefits

Competitive pay structure with opportunity for overtime
Shift pattern that benefits from 1 week off every month
Internal training courses
Auto enrolment in workplace pension scheme
Death in service of two years' salary

The site operates a 24/7 shift system spread over four-week pattern. A willingness to work a shift pattern covering days, nights and weekends is essential.

The role operates 12-hour shifts across a 4-week Continental shift pattern:

Week
4 nights, 3 off
Week

- 3 days, 1 off, 3 nights

Week

- 3 off, 4 days

Week

- 7 off

What do we offer?

Friendly atmosphere
Progression
Employee of the Month Award (monthly and annually)
Holiday entitlement 21 days inclusive of Bank Holidays (increasing to 22 days after 2 years of continuous service)
Company Sick Pay Scheme (available after 12 months of continuous service)
Refer a Friend Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£28,400.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Onsite parking
Referral programme
Sick pay

Schedule:

12 hour shift
Day shift
Night shift

Application question(s):

After reading through the job specification do you feel you have the right experience to be successful in this role?
Have you worked in a similar role within a production/ manufacturing environment?

Work Location:
In person