WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
Opportunity to join a specialist manufacturing business based in Catterick, North Yorkshire. You will be working within the Production Area, supporting the manufacturing of polyurethane and foam products.
You will receive training and development in role, with the opportunity to build technical experience and progress internally.
- Opportunity to work with a specialist manufacturing business
- Based in Catterick, North Yorkshire
- £13.25 per hour
- Monday to Thursday dayshift only 6:30am to 4:30pm
- Working within a hands-on production environment
- Training and development available in role
- Opportunity to build technical skills across production, inspection, packing and machinery operation
- Progression opportunities
- FLT, IOSH, First Aid and Fire Marshall qualifications are desirable or development areas
- UK full driving licence required due to location
- Temporary to Permanent opportunity
THE BUSINESS
Would you like to work for a specialist manufacturing business operating within the energy sector
Westray Recruitment is working with a fantastic business based at Colburn Business Park in Catterick, North Yorkshire. The business manufactures specialist products using polyurethane and foam production processes and supports a range of production, testing, packing and inspection activities.
The company is looking for an Operator to join its Production Area. This is a varied, hands-on role where you will support production operations, machine set-up, product inspection, packing, documentation and general manufacturing duties.
THE ROLE
You will be responsible for setting up, adjusting and monitoring polyurethane and foam production machines, ensuring they are operated efficiently and safely.
Some of your duties will include:
- Setting up and adjusting polyurethane and foam production machines
- Monitoring machines for efficient and economical use
- Reporting any issues immediately to the Team Leader or Head of Production
- Loading chemicals into machines by hand, lifting equipment or forklift truck
- Operating production equipment in line with standard operating procedures
- Using equipment such as ovens, heated tables, degassing units and compressors
- Processing standard company products including VBRs, bend stiffeners and seals
- Completing job cards, maintenance records, calibration forms, scrap records, NCRs and housekeeping forms
- Cleaning, priming, assembling and maintaining moulds
- Reading and understanding basic manufacturing drawings
- Inspecting products using measuring equipment
- Assisting the Team Leader and Head of Production with production schedules
- Assisting engineers with testing activities on and off site
- Maintaining tools, vehicles, lifting equipment, forklift trucks and production equipment
- Reporting any defects immediately
- Packing goods ready for shipment
- Assembling and building up components
- Completing product inspection and record keeping
- Controlling goods coming into the company and allocating them to the correct projects
- Carrying out manual handling duties safely
- Following all Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental policies
- Complying with company policies, procedures and instructions
- Supporting a range of work to help the department respond to business requirements
- Performing any other duties assigned by the Directors or Head of Production
THE PERSON
You will have a positive, practical and hands-on approach to work. You will be able to follow instructions carefully, work methodically and communicate clearly with colleagues across the production team.
This role would suit someone with experience in manufacturing, production, polyurethane, foam processes, product inspection or a similar hands-on environment.
You will need:
- Ability to follow written and spoken instructions
- Good communication skills
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Ability to work quickly and methodically
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Willingness to follow directions closely
- Ability to use necessary tools and machines
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes, including polyurethane and foam
- UK full driving licence
THE PACKAGE
- Opportunity to work with a specialist manufacturing business
- Based in Catterick, North Yorkshire
- £13.25 per hour
- Monday to Thursday dayshift only 6:30am to 4:30pm
- Working within a hands-on production environment
- Training and development available in role
- Opportunity to build technical skills across production, inspection, packing and machinery operation
- Progression opportunities
- FLT, IOSH, First Aid and Fire Marshall qualifications are desirable or development areas
- UK full driving licence required due to location
- Temporary to Permanent opportunity
TO APPLY
Please apply for this position through (url removed) and your CV will go directly to our consultant who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with the Industrial team on (phone number removed).