Overview
General Operator (Permanent) – Pay rate £12.82 per hour plus 25% shift allowance for the late shift, paid breaks and bonus. Here at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, in Rotherham, we are proud to manufacture Orkot bearings and wear rings. Orkot is the world's leading brand in composite bearing material for wear resistant bearings under high load.
We have a vacancy for a General Operator to join our Wrapping Shop in the manufacturing facility in Rotherham.
Hours and shifts
This position is 38 hours per week on a rotating 2-shift system of earlies and lates, Monday – Friday. The company operates shift patterns as set out below and reserves the right to allocate you to any pattern with reasonable notice. The hours vary by shift:
* a Shift (Earlies): 6 am to 2 pm, Monday to Friday
* a Shift (Lates): 2 pm to 11 pm, Monday to Thursday
* b Shift (Earlies): 6 am to 2 pm, Monday to Thursday and 6 am to 12 pm on Friday
* b Shift (Lates): 2 pm to 12 am, Monday to Wednesday and 2 pm to 10 pm on Thursday
A five-day working week is in operation. Shift allowance is paid on the late shift.
What you’ll be doing
* Extracting, lifting a combination of lightweight and steel mandrels out of a curing oven and placing them in the relevant area of the factory. You will operate the extraction machine.
* Neatly filling in paperwork.
* Undertake manual handling.
* Learn all aspects of wrapping, forming resin-soaked cloths into various forms (e.g. tubes/laminate sheets) to be hardened in the oven. This involves mixing chemicals and working to SOPs with mandatory PPE and a high level of health & safety adherence.
* Perform machine shop and mold press operations.
* Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
* Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follow safety regulations.
* Be willing to receive supervision and assistance with machine set-up and attainment scores.
* Attach labels and tags to products and packages.
* Notify supervisor of any mechanical or material issues.
* Place finished goods in the designated area.
* Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Daily targets will be set and must be adhered to during the 3-month probationary period.
We operate a Safety First, zero-tolerance approach to health & safety and encourage participation in our Eagle Eye health & safety initiative. Excellent attendance and teamwork are expected. Opportunities for development and training exist. This is a physically driven role with some repetitive duties; you must be able to lift up to 25 kg, and be able to bend and rotate your posture.
What We Need From You
To be successful in this role you must:
* Have a minimum of 3 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths & English (grade C/4 or above).
* The ability to work as part of a team and possess good written and verbal communication skills.
* Have previous experience and a proven track record of working in high volume manufacturing.
Along with the above education and experience, the following personal qualities make you an ideal candidate:
* Be reliable and have regular attendance with a positive can-do attitude.
* Not fazed by the faint smell of styrene or sticky materials such as resin.
* Have a personal value for health and safety.
* Have a strong work ethic, reliable, dependable and conscientious.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Work quickly but methodically with attention to detail.
* Strong time management skills.
* Ability to use initiative and work in a team environment.
* Good IT skills and experience in reading manufacturing or works orders (SOPs).
* Confident working with machinery in a fast-paced factory environment.
* Able to use your initiative and enjoy teamwork.
What We Offer In Return
* A starting hourly salary of £12.82 plus 25% shift allowance for late work and paid breaks.
* A non-contractual discretionary bonus paid quarterly (subject to criteria such as attendance and on-time delivery).
* Pension scheme
* Life Assurance (4x salary).
* 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays (Christmas period closure). Uniform and PPE provided free of charge.
* Free fruit and hot/cold drinks.
* Employee Assistance Program with remote GP, Physiotherapy and Counselling.
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Free parking and catering facilities
* Social engagement initiatives (Christmas parties, health initiatives, etc.).
* Uniform and PPE provided free of charge.
Right to work in the UK
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the United Kingdom before commencement of employment. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work status during recruitment.
Equal Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity; the ability to develop ground-breaking technologies is one of our key assets and our people make it happen.
Our people are shaping industry from the inside. Why don´t you join us?
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