Production Operative

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Permanent Contract from Day 1
• Pay Package:
  
  Hourly Rate - GBP11.44
  Shift Allowance - GBP44.56/week
  
  Weekly Wage Total: GBP513.60
  Yearly Salary: GBP26,707.20
  
  
• 26 days holiday plus 7 bank holidays
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• Pension in line with government guidelines
• Annual profit related bonus scheme
  
  
• Working Hours:
  
  
• Week 1: Monday Thursday 6AM - 3PM Friday - 6AM - 11AM
  
  
• Week 2: Monday Thursday 3PM - 12AM Friday - 11AM - 4PM
• Full Time centred on 41 hour week

THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is currently in search of a Production Operative. The position is located in County Durham and involves working on a day shift pattern with an early finish on Friday's!

We are representing a highly esteemed manufacturing company that has made significant investments across the entire business.

They have incorporated cutting-edge technologies and specialised production machinery into their operations.

This remarkable organisation prioritizes its workforce, emphasising values such as excellence, honesty, integrity, community spirit, collaboration, and communication as fundamental to its ethos.

Joining the organisation at this time is particularly advantageous, given their substantial investments in new production facilities and automation on-site.

THE ROLE

• Ensure machines operate in accordance with agreed-upon standards for speed, cleanliness, and quality.
• Adhere to efficient and safe production methods at all times.
• Report any deviations or errors accurately and work with the team leader to resolve them.
  
  
• Ensure production leaving your area is within specifications
• Relentless pursuit of quality and presentation
• Ensure quality control checks are undertaken and recorded in Navision as and when necessary
  
  
• Complete Blade tracking every Blade change
• Collaborate with Engineers to address equipment breakdowns swiftly, minimizing downtime.
• Contribute to the achievement of daily production targets.
  
  
• Foster "Continuous Improvement" by innovating and generating new ideas.
• Identify and isolate problem areas in systems and procedures.
• Verify that airbags maintain the correct pressure to ensure the accurate removal of bark.
  
  
• In cases of required log loading during downtime, coordinate with both the AKE and Loading Shovel operator, ensuring approval from the shift manager.
• Constantly monitor cameras to ensure the smooth operation of the product.
• When changing products, mark the first log to signify the change and communicate this information to the AKE operator.

THE PERSON

• At least 3 years' previous experience in a similar role.
• Must have previous experience in a high volume fast paced manufacturing/production environment.
  
  
• Promoting a one team ethic through-out the shift.
• Strong communication and relationship skills
• A willingness to work flexibly in order to ensure that business targets and objectives are achieved.

TO APPLY

Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to our Engineering Consultant Johnny Hutton who is leading the search.

Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Johnny at Westray Recruitment Group.