Machine Operator/Team Leader - 12 hour shift

Description:

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for an experienced Packaging/Machine Operator to work for a well established manufacturing business based in Leicestershire

This is a 12 hour shift - working on a 4 shifts on 4 shifts off working pattern which is 2 shifts on Days and then 2 shifts on nights

This is expected to be a temp to perm position

The Job:

They are looking for an experienced machine operator in the production/manufacturing setting with the preference for someone with Team Leader or Supervisor experience than can step up into a future role here

You will be responsible for maintain the continuous running of our packaging machines 

You will have a number of other tasks and responsibilities to adhere to

Which can include:

Facilitate product change overs including the loading of polyethylene reels
Responsible for the effective running of the log saw as and when required
Interact with the machine to solve minor issues/breakdown leading to the enhanced productivity of the machines
Carry out quality checks on productions when required and report any faults to the respective person
Carry out small maintenance activities and adjustments
Support the colleagues in case of need and overview the end line process when required
There is 1 shift available -

4 on 4 off rotating shift (2 shifts on days 6am till 6pm then 2 shifts on nights 6pm till 6am then 4 days off). during the training period the first few week will be on a day shift)

Salary £13ph during the first few weeks of training then when the training is completed the salary increases to £16.25 ph which includes 25% shift premium

The Person:

Previous experience operating automated packaging or production machinery
Looking for someone with Team Leader or Supervisor experience
Ability to carry out machine set-ups, changeovers, and basic fault finding
Strong understanding of quality standards and in-process checks
Commitment to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and hygiene standards
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment
Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions accuratel
Access to own transport due to lack of public transport at certain shift times
Extra Benefits:

The company offers some great employment benefits once you are with them - these include discounted staff shop, life assurance, attendance bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare and more (please note some are available after 1 years full employment, others available upon successful completion of probation)

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