Overview
Novolex Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom.
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This is a permanent position with a fixed shift pattern: Monday to Friday, 2pm – 6pm (4 hours per day).
Responsibilities
* Responsible for the operation of the allocated machine, ensuring product quality meets the required standard and working within the company’s accredited standards and health and safety requirements.
* Load the machine with the appropriate material and pack products at appropriate cycle speeds to maintain production targets.
* Understand fully all procedures and carry out all tests/checks, both manual and visual.
* Ensure all goods leaving the department are labelled appropriately, fit for purpose, secured and fully covered, with all required documentation attached.
* Manage official break times with prior approval from the Shift Manager and be flexible to ensure adequate cover on the production floor.
* Be present at your appointed machine at the start and end of the shift.
* Assist with training of less experienced staff and provide help and guidance where possible.
* Undergo additional training as required to perform duties safely and effectively.
* Report defects or problems with equipment or premises to the Shift Manager/Production Manager or Maintenance personnel as appropriate.
* Wear the correct PPE at all times and maintain hygiene and housekeeping standards (e.g. BRC) in the work area and throughout the factory.
* Report accidents or near misses according to company procedure.
* Do not interfere with, misuse or damage company property.
* Provide cover on machines as needed for breaks, holidays, or sick leave.
* Comply with procedures and cooperate with management to work safely and without risk to self or others.
* Comply with all policies and procedures to maintain a safe and healthy working environment, and abide by the company’s environmental and quality management procedures.
* Carry out any reasonable duties as requested by the Shift Manager/Production Manager/Company management within your abilities, irrespective of grade or skill level.
Qualifications
* Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
* No prior operator experience required; full training programme is provided.
What Youll Get From Us / Benefits
* Bike to work scheme
* Company pension and salary sacrifice options
* Employee Assistance Programme offering free legal, financial and mental health advice
* Life Assurance from day 1
* Long Service Awards for each 5 years of service
* Above minimum holiday allowance (with Bank Holidays on top)
* Company sick pay after 6 months
* On-site parking
* Mental Health first aider on-site
* Bonuses and incentives available
* Company enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption leave
* Refer A Friend scheme
* Company social events
* Fully funded professional qualifications
About the Role
We offer a full training programme and value a positive attitude and willingness to learn. The role is based at the Bridgwater site and supports production in the Thermoforming Department within Waddington Europe. This description reflects typical duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities.
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