Production Operative

Full Job Description

LEAD INFORMATION

Job Title –  Production Operative
Site location –  St Helens
Responsible to –  Production Manager

Purpose of the role - Resposnible for a wide array of production tasks across a large production facility including machine operation, loading, unloading, quality checking and supporting site in any means possible. 

Client brief -  Our client is a large well renowned family-owned business in Manufacturing timber products based in St Helens and supply the retail trade and builders merchants across the UK.

KEY INFORMATION

Reason for vacancy –  Increased demand
Contract –  Temp to perm
Hourly Rate -  £11.44ph
Shifts –  Monday to Friday days, 8am-5.30pm 
Holidays –  Holiday accrual whilst temp, 28 days inc bank holidays when perm
Facilities –  Fantastic facilities on site, very clean and tidy office environment, kitchen/canteen, vending machines, free parking

RESPONSIBILITIES

The role -  The responsibilities of these positions are varied but not limited to -

• Operating timber production machinery within health and safety guidelines at all times 
• Loading and unloading the timber production machines with raw material and finished product 
• Quality Checking/Spot Checking products to ensure they meet site and client quality standards 
• Reporting machine and product faults to management 
• Ensuring the machinery and production areas are kept safe and clear of debris 

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED 

• Previous machine operating experience (ideally in timber industry) 
• Previous experience setting or programming timber production machinery is highly advantageous but not essential
• Ability to read technical drawings is highly advantageous but not essential 
• Ability to follow instructions and read and write in English is essential
• Interest in developing technical ability and desire to progress is essential in these roles