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Shotblast operative

Production Operative (Shotblast Operative)
Starting Salary: £12.71 - £14.43 per hour (+ shift allowance)
Hours: 37 hours per week (3 weekly shift rotation: day shift, back shift and night shift)
Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent


Benefits

  • A pro rata holiday entitlement of 25 days plus 8 bank holidays
  • Wellbeing and mental health support through an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Bi-annual attendance bonus
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Tech scheme
  • Tailored learning and development opportunities
  • Performance/progression based salary increases
  • Free healthy snacks

Summary

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a skilled Production Operative (Shotblast Operative) to work within a highly skilled, dynamic environment in the precision fabrication and multi-plate processing industry. The Production Operative will work alongside the Primary Supervisor and the wider team to support daily production operations.

This is a great opportunity to develop your skill-set and get involved in stimulating and exciting projects.


We welcome applications if you are:

  • Proactive
  • Flexible with regards to workplace tasks
  • Eager to learn and develop your skills
  • A team player who can also work independently
  • Safety conscious
  • Willing to demonstrate professionalism and company values
  • Aligned with a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion within the workplace

Job Role

  • Following part set-up sheets and customer work schedules
  • Using hand tools
  • Operating shot blast machines
  • Completing daily operation, TPM (total preventative/production maintenance) and pre-operation check sheets
  • Completing tasks using engineering drawings
  • Inspecting quality of parts to maintain high standards and completing first-off checks
  • Inspecting all equipment to ensure it is in a safe working condition
  • Supporting with other ad hoc duties as requested by your line manager (within the scope of your skills and capabilities)

Qualifications and Experience

  • Previous experience in weld dressing is beneficial but not essential
  • Experience within the manufacturing sector is beneficial but not essential
  • Experience using engineering drawings is beneficial but not essential
  • Comprehensive training will be provided upon commencement, with ongoing development opportunities

Further Information

  • There is a zero-tolerance approach to the misuse of drugs and alcohol in the workplace, with random and for-cause testing conducted
  • You must be eligible to work in the UK and provide appropriate proof

Equality & Inclusion

On behalf of our client, we recognise that greater diversity drives innovation. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds and walks of life, with a commitment to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where every individual is valued and can thrive.

As a leading organisation within the manufacturing sector, our client aims to reflect the communities, stakeholders and global supply network they serve.

A flexible approach is taken towards employees and applicants. If you have any questions about the role, you are encouraged to get in touch.