Job Description
All candidates must hold an in-date FLT Counterbalance licence. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide feedback to candidates who do not meet this essential requirement.
Are you an experienced manufacturing professional with strong FLT skills looking for a varied and hands-on role? We're looking for a Multi Skilled Operative to join a busy 24/7 processing plant. This Multi Skilled Operative position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with different types of machinery, can follow safety procedures, and is comfortable working a rotating shift pattern.
Key Responsibilities for Multi Skilled Operative:
Work safely at all times, following company procedures related to plant, equipment, processes, chemicals and occupational safety
Correctly use all required PPE, safety equipment and workwear as a Multi Skilled Operative
Maintain high standards of housekeeping, applying 5S principles and supporting audits and action plans
Operate a range of production plant and equipment including hot fusion, casting, crushing, grinding, drying, finishing, sizing and bagging machinery
Operate a variety of mechanical handling equipment (subject to training/qualification) such as overhead cranes, backhoe diggers, skid steer loading shovels, counterbalance forklifts and pallet trucks
Palletise filled tubs, sacks and boxes, and move pallets, packaging materials and finished product using FLT or pallet truck
Record accurate production data, including input/output, productivity and downtime for performance monitoring
Support the Shift Supervisor by completing assigned Multi Skilled Operative duties in a timely and efficient manner
Take product samples and submit them to the QC lab, ensuring batches are completed and signed off correctly
Report any incidents, accidents, near-misses or hazardous conditions immediately and participate in investigations when required
What We're Looking For in a Multi Skilled Operative:
Minimum 2 years' experience in a manufacturing or production environment
A reliable, safety-conscious Multi Skilled Operative with strong attention to detail
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and use own initiative
Flexible approach to job rotation and overtime
Physically capable of performing repetitive manual handling tasks
Strong safety awareness and willingness to follow safe working procedures at all times
Shift Patterns for Multi Skilled Operative:
This Multi Skilled Operative role works on a 5-day, 40-hour average over a 3-week rotating cycle, covering days and nights between Sunday night and Friday day. The pattern includes:
Week 1 - Two 12-hour days and two 12-hour nights (starting Monday)
Week 2 - Three 12-hour days (starting Wednesday)
Week 3 - Three 12-hour nights (starting Sunday PM)
Then the cycle repeats.
What We Offer to Multi Skilled Operatives:
Competitive salary of 30,100 per year
Full training on site-specific processes and equipment
Opportunity to operate a wide range of production and mechanical handling equipment
Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture
Stable, long-term Multi Skilled Operative position within a specialist manufacturing business
Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.
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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.
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