Experienced Blown Extrusion Operator

We are currently recruiting for an Experienced Blown Extrusion Operator to work in our manufacturing plant. The successful candidate will work in conjunction with the department, to complete allocated work within the department. They will ensure that orders are achieved in a suitable timeframe, maintaining high quality and exceptional service to the customer, whilst maintaining a safe and healthy working environment

Other responsibilities will include:

• To operate at plant and machinery within specified zone maintaining targeted output with minimal interruption.
• Ensure that the machinery expected performance targets set by the planning teams are achieved
• Ensure that the net waste KPI of no greater than 2.5% is achieved
• Carry out correct start up and shutdown procedures for specified zone.
• Plan the day-to-day operation of zone to ensure ‘emergency situations do not arise through lack of raw materials, equipment failure and product specification problems.
• Follow set production programmes, understanding the importance of running to plan and association between production schedule and product specifications.
• Prioritise responsibilities to ensure housekeeping and hygiene standards are at an acceptable standard before other duties, including maintenance, are carried out.

About you

• Blown Extrusion experience -Essential
• Excellent communication skills
• Reliable and flexible to manage changing priorities
• Self-disciplined with the ability to set and maintain high standards
• Motivated to create a safe environment for yourself at all times ensuring you always work in a safe manner
• Good attention to detail
• Good team player; ability to work as part of a team and alone on own initiative

Working hours, Pay and Holiday Entitlement

The position will be working on a 12-hour shift rota, covering days and nights on a 24/7 shift basis.

The starting wage is between £14.17 and £15.47 per hour depending on experience.

Initially you will receive 240 hours per annum holiday (pro-rata to reflect start date) which increases through service up to a maximum of 288 hours. The holiday year runs from Jan to Dec each year)

Benefits

• Personal Health Insurance Scheme for all employees.
• Pension
• Employee Assistance programme
• Christmas savings club
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Christmas Shutdowns

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £14.17-£15.47 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience in Blown Extrusion?

Work Location: In person