Lincat - Production Operative
About Us
Lincat is a thriving manufacturing business, one of the world's leading names in commercial catering equipment with over 50 years’ experience delivering world-class innovation and product quality to its extensive customer base. Our company manufactures 50,000 products each year and exports to over 80 countries. At Lincat, quality is at the heart of everything we do, driven by our ongoing investment in research and development and a passionate team dedicated to serving our extensive global customer base. We have great products, great people, and great customers.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Operative to join our team.
Working as a Production Operative in the Cutting area, you will have the opportunity to develop both new and existing skills through the manufacture of a variety of products to support the production of high-quality catering equipment.
Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, working a 2-on, 2-off shift pattern, from 5:00 am to 4:50 pm.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
* Accurately follow engineering drawings, instructions and wiring diagrams.
* Use a variety of tools, machinery and equipment.
* Achieve a skilled level of performance and demonstrate commitment, motivation, and a willingness to be trained in all areas of production.
* Build complete products once fully trained.
* Propose ideas and work with management to make quality and efficiency improvements.
* Production Operatives may be required to work in any of the production areas such as laser, punch press, press brake operation, welding, assembly and stores.
* Work flexibly, providing cover and carrying out any other duties which may be requested.
* Work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships with team members and various internal departments.
* Support the Team Coordinator to ensure that the team meet the required targets and quality standards.
Desirable Experience:
* Assembly, repair or maintenance of mechanical and electronic parts
* Press Brake Operation
* Folding
* CNC machine operation
* Forklift truck licence (Required for the Cutting/Processing role).
* TIG Welding
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
* Reasonable English and Numeracy skills.
* Excellent manual dexterity and the ability to use a variety of tools and equipment.
* Able to sustain the required working pace.
* Hardworking, loyal and flexible attitude.
* Organisational and time management skills and the ability to assess and manage priorities.
* Communication and interpersonal skills, working effectively within a team.
* Understanding of production processes.
* Understanding of Health and Safety and security procedures