Production Operative

Description:

Production Operative sought to join the newly formed environmentally friendly Wood briquettes team at our client’s established biomass-fuelled 2.6MW generation plant in Eccleshall, Stafford. Our client is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Biomass plant and reuse waste heat from the plant to produce log briquettes, a replacement for coal and charcoal for domestic and commercial use sold in retail and garage outlets.
 
Currently on 3 x 8 hour shifts, with the possibility of becoming 2 x 12 hour shifts depending on business needs going forward. Rota and days off will change from the below to reflect this, details will be explained at interview.
 
Job Description:

Set up the log press
Working in a team of two on the production line within a busy plant environment
Monitor performance of screw presses
Ensure automated bunding and strap machine is working to meet production targets
Removing pallets of hot logs into cooling store using the FLT
Returning cooled logs of pallets to wrapping machine for wrapping before storing for onward sale using FLTThe Person:

The Applicant should have experience from a production operative environment
Some mechanical handling or practical experience in conveyors and running process machines including changing strap cartridges, film material, labels would be advantageous
Ability to perform basic maintenance is essential
You will be numerate and literate and a team player
Ability to drive a FLT with current valid license
You will be a reliable individual, a good team player but happy to work on your own with a willingness to learn and have an interest in clean renewable energy
Due to the location of the plant you will need to be car owner/driver, they are not located near a public transport route.Benefits:

Base salary £26,400 to earn up to £33K if team production target is achieved - 10,000 logs per annum
Production target bonus
Full training programme of 12 weeks for new employees
Salary paid on 220 shifts period per year, with 175 shifts rostered per year and 45 shift for providing maintenance and shift cover for colleagues (based on current three shift rota)
Shift Pattern: 6 days on, 4 days off with a weekly average of 29.6 hours per week (based on current three shift rota)
Overtime at 1.4x salary
7 weeks paid holiday allowance
7 x 3 days of scheduled Preventative Planned Maintenance (PPM) annually
Remaining shifts to cover for team members on holiday as required (still paid if not required to cover)
Nest Pension scheme
Free onsite parking
No entitlement to carry forward annual leave
Production Operative – Log Line
Ecceshall, Staffordshire
£26,400 starting salary to £33,000 which includes production target bonuses + benefits
 
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