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