Job Ref: 215873889

Date: 2022-02-22 14:46:07

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Contract to Permanent Machine Setter/Warehouse Operative

Location – High Wycombe

Duration – 3 Months contract to Permanent

Rate – Basic £11 per hour + Shift allowance – Morning 8%, Afternoon 8% & Night 20%

Company Background:

Our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of pocketed-water products and insulated packaging serving the following sectors:

Retail sector; re-useable Picnic mats, Lunch box coolers, Wine coolers, Bottle coolers and Wine wraps

Food shipment market; disposable Ice Sheets and insulated packaging

Pharmaceutical market; phase-change mats, insulated packaging and water- filled mats, Acticide products..

Qualifications/experience required to fulfil this position:

Relevant City and Guilds or, a mechanical aptitude, or relevant engineering experience.

Machine setting

Machine repairs

Quality inspection

Ability to work in a timely manner, to completion and working to deadlines

Knowledge of the food industry.

Knowledge of continual improvement programmes.

Experience of working towards targets / KPIs.

Daily Activities and Job Requirements:

Department: Production:

Complete tool changes and set-up in a timely manner.

Optimise cycle speeds ensuring quality specification is achieved.

Diagnose and correct running faults in a timely manner.

Maintenance and general up keep of the machines.

Assist the QC/QA Team in identifying issues and suggest corrective actions.

Effectively communicate any issues that arise with the Production Manager, Production Director or QC/QA Manager.

Ensure Health and Safety procedures and practices are adhered to.

Accurately complete set up in accordance with QC/QA controlled procedures.

Actively participate in continuous improvement projects and training.

Ensure good housekeeping at all times.

Promote team work.

Warm machines up and ensure all operational for planned start time

Preventative maintenance on machines during break times and out of standard hours to ensure the machines operate continuously for the planned times

Changing materials on machine as they run out

Ensuring correct materials are used in accordance with the QC/QA procedures.

First-off quality acceptance with QC/QA Manager, Production Manager or Production Director, in accordance with QC/QA Controls and procedures.

Assist in continual monitoring of product during manufacture for both weight, material type, leaks and any other quality issues.

Continually working on improvements to ensure the fastest time through production

As and when required, working as a production operative.

Maintaining the general upkeep and tidiness of the factory.

General:

You will be setting and maintaining packing machines/lines for specific tasks and maximum efficiency against stated target output for a busy contract packing company, working on multiple lines and products, where no two days are the same.

This is a role for a self-motivated and driven individual capable of working on his/her own initiative with minimal supervision. It is the responsibility of the Machine Setter to ensure the smooth and speedy transition of orders and maintain an accurate product is set and quality maintained before and after machine and product are set and confirmed.

The role will work on a rotating shift basis, the shifts would be: –

Morning 06:00 – 14:00

Afternoon 14:00 – 22:00

Night 22:00 – 06:00

Being at work for 8hours = 7.5 hours of work + 0.5 hours of paid break

Working week is 37.50 hours + 2.5 hours of paid break = 40.00 hours

The shift allowance on top of the basic £11 per hour rate per shift is:

Morning – 8% Uplift

Afternoon – 8% uplift

Night – 20% Uplift

You will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period. The first 3 Months would be on contract through the agency before becoming permanent with our client.

Holiday allowance: 28 days per annum including 8 English Statutory Bank Holiday & Public Holiday.

If you are interested in the role please apply online

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