Overview
Maintenance Operative – Dursley – Location: Cam, Gloucestershire; Hours: Day shift – Monday to Thursday 7:45am–4:30pm, Friday 7:45am–3:30pm (39 hours per week, 45-minute unpaid break each day); Salary: £14.23 per hour
Responsibilities
* Carry out deep cleaning (fettling) of yarn plant machinery to remove debris and prevent contamination between fibre types.
* Scratch out rollers using a hand card and clean rollers with a nozzle.
* Lift and handle heavy covers and tools, sometimes at awkward angles.
* Work at height, in confined spaces, and in high-temperature environments.
* Clean grids and plain rollers, and empty the fettling plant.
* Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Qualifications / Key Skills
* Mechanically minded with practical problem-solving ability.
* Willingness to work in a physically demanding and sometimes dirty environment.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Reliable, flexible, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Good communication skills and a conscientious approach to work.
To be considered for this role, please email your CV to andrew.penrith@first-base.co.uk or call Andrew on 01453 755330.
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