Large Machine Operative

Main Purpose of role Operate the machine in a safe manner against the production plan to produce good quality product Hours of work & Pay: Three shift rotation: Monday to Thursday 06.00am – 02.00pm (days) 02.00pm – 10.00pm (afternoons) 10.00pm – 06.00am (nights) Friday 06.00am – 11.00am (days) 11.00am – 04.00pm (afternoons) 02.00pm – 07.00pm or 04.00pm – 09.00pm (nights) Days & Afternoons: £12.19 per hour & Overtime £15.24 per hour Nights: £12.19 per hour + £2.56 per hour shift allowance (£14.75) & Overtime £15.24 per hour + £3.84 per hour shift allowance (£19.08) Duties: * Operate all machines in a safe manner creating a safe working environment for the machine team. * Act upon Health and Safety issues and report any issues which cannot be acted upon immediately to a Line Manager. * Ensure you maintain and improve housekeeping standards * Ensure the machine is running against the production plan, report to planning or Team Co-ordinator any issues which affect the plan. * Ensure product quality is checked and adhered to * Work in a safe manner and operate the machine to achieve and to bring about the improvements in production targets. * Report machine faults to the engineers and inform Team Co-ordinator * Be involved with improvement activities with the department * Follow all reasonable instructions given by a Line Manager * Ensure machines start up quickly during handovers and run to the end of the shift. * Ensure start up of your process is efficient at the start of every shift and a clear shift changeover occurs * Attend daily health and safety meeting with the team * Act in a professional manner at all times. * Check at the end of the shift that all machines are left in the required state. * Any other duties reasonably associated with the role. This is not an exhaustive list of tasks and flexibility is always required. Essential Skills Required * Experience in machine set up and operation * Good health and safety awareness * A good level of communication skills * Able to work independently