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Production Operative - Hybrid

Location

Newport

Pay rate, Salary

Up to £12.85 per hour + Shift premium of £77.04

Contract Type

Temporary

Summary

Job description

Production Operative | Manufacturing Operative | Factory Operative

Newport | £12.85 per hour + shift premium of £77.04 | HYBRID shift pattern | Full training provided for operating robots manually


Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting Production Operatives to work for one of our well-established clients in the Newport area.


What We Offer
  • £12.85 per hour plus shift premium of £77.04.
  • HYBRID shift pattern.
  • Full training provided for operating robots manually.

Days

  • Monday to Thursday: 5:30am-1:45pm.
  • Friday: 5:30am-11:45am.

Nights

  • Sunday: 5:30pm-5:30am (12-hour shift).
  • Monday to Thursday: 9:30pm-5:45am.

Week Off

  • Off for 1 week.

Weekend Shifts

  • Two 12-hour shifts on Friday and Saturday.

Afternoons

  • Monday to Thursday: 1:30pm-9:45pm.
  • Friday: 11:30am-5:30pm.

Key Duties / Key Responsibilities
  • Operate machinery to assist in the production process.
  • Conduct visual quality checks of all products.
  • Load and unload products onto the production line.
  • Undertake manual handling activities.
  • Operate robots manually if any problems occur, with full training provided.
  • Run the Oxide Mill, working with pure lead and heat torches.
  • Abide by all Health & Safety guidelines.
  • Ensure good housekeeping and 5S standards are maintained within the area of responsibility.

Requirements

Essential Requirements

  • Previous experience with heavy industry products and hot metals.
  • Numerate and literate.
  • PC literate.
  • Enthusiastic with a responsible attitude.
  • Common-sense approach with good interpersonal skills.
  • Good attention to detail and ability to work as part of a team.
  • Ability to work under pressure and achieve targets.
  • Flexible approach to working hours.
  • Must be able to wear an Airflow mask, as this is mandatory due to the nature of the work, and therefore must be clean shaven.
  • Must be willing to have blood tests every 3 months for Lead level checks.

Desirable Requirements

  • GCSE passes in Mathematics and English Language.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft.
  • Robotic knowledge.
  • Knowledge of the FIFO system.

Interested?

If you're looking for your next opportunity as a Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative or Factory Operative in Newport, apply today with your up-to-date CV.

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