Salary: £20,400 + shift allowance of £10,930/annum (+ bonus and benefits)

Shifts: 4 x 12 hour day shifts and 4 x 12 hour night shifts with 4 off in between each block.

Role:

Our client a leading Chemical Manufacturer current has an excellent opportunity for a machine Operative to join the team. You will be responsible for the operation of all the production lines and ancillary equipment with accountability for effective use of plant and equipment in meeting targets for Health and Safety, Production quantities and Quality.

Responsibilities:

* Ensure that all statutory and company standards for Health, Safety and Environmental Protection are recognised and maintained throughout the duration of the shift

* Ensure machinery is operated within Health and Safety guidelines and departmental procedures

* Work as an effective team member to meet production requirements from interpretation of given planned output information and knowledge of operator skills and experience.

* Complete production documentation to enable progress against production targets

* Liaise with maintenance staff to ensure optimum utilisation of production and ancillary equipment

* Ensure that product quality standards are met and maintained, support Shift Leader in making judgmental decisions where required.

* Ensure vigilance to any breakdowns and malfunctions, reporting them immediately to the Shift Leader

* Control process of mixing, melting, extruding, cooling, drying and cutting through all machines

* Assist in the packaging of finished products

* Assist the Shift Quality Controller in his activities as directed by the Shift Leader

* Deputise for the Shift Quality Controller or Shift Dye Shop Controller and work a minimum of 4 shifts per quarter as a Shift Quality or Dye Shop Controller. (selected individuals)

Person specification:

Education: Good level of secondary education including GCSE passes in Maths and English

Work Experience: Experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably chemical)

Licenses & Certifications: License for driving a counter-balance fork lift truck, with refresh within the last 5 years

Millbank are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

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