WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
* Permanent role
* 3 Shift Pattern Rotating – 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am
* £32.6k pa (equating to £15.70 per hour including shift allowance (40-hour week)
* Excellent overtime rates available
* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1 gift holiday per year
* Company pension scheme
* Cycle To Work scheme
* Employee Assistance program
* Electric charging points on site
* Various staff events including charity events
* Employee saving scheme
* Greggs Friday!!
* Tyne & Wear location
* Easily accessible
* Supportive culture, inclusive environment and growing employer
THE BUSINESS
Westray Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Thermoforming Setter to work on a permanent contract for our client based in Tyne & Wear. The role consists of working a 3-shift pattern 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm & 11pm-7am.
The organisation produces a variety of products including food packaging. They provide themselves on their ability to provide innovative designs built on sustainability. They are a growing employer and their reputation has been built on offering high quality products at cost effective pricing.
As an experienced thermoforming setter, you will be responsible for setting up to 8 illig thermoforming lines.
THE ROLE
* To act as a thermoforming setter and drive the efficient running of the thermoforming department working efficiently to the speed and quality required.
* To perform tool changes and change products as and when necessary
* To run the Thermoforming machines to correct standard including Quality and Speed
* To complete all relevant paperwork during every shift in a timely manner
* To perform Quality checks and weight checks as and when required
* To perform inspections of products throughout production to ensure they meet the required quality
* To check and prepare tooling to make ready to be installed into thermoforming machines
* Change tooling parts or blade changes as and when required
* Diagnose and correct running faults in a timely manner
* Keep the area tidy with “CLEAN AS YOU GO” and completes allocated cleaning tasks on a daily basis as outlined in the cleaning rota
* Effectively communicate progress and any issues that arise with the Shift Manager / Shift Supervisor.
* May be required to wrap pallets and move product pallets around site.
* To ensure all protective clothing provided is worn as per the guidance
* To work within company Health and Safety Rules
* To assist and adhere to BRC standards
* To carry out any other duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.
* Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed and maintain a professional attitude
* Adhere to all policies and procedures as set out within the employee handbook
THE PERSON
* Must have previous experience as a Thermoforming Setter in the plastics industry
* Must be competent to run multiple machines
* Must be prepared to work shifts and contribute to overtime
* Must understand food hygiene
* Mechanical skills and very basic electrical skills
TO APPLY
Please send your updated CV to Harry Mann in our Engineering team or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group.