Production Operative Glascoed Based £22.44 an hour Umbrella OR £16.82 an hour PAYE Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Glascoed. Shift working days and nights and 1 sunday in 3. Core Duties:- * Set up, monitor, and maintain machines and equipment used in production lines. * Operate and clean assembly and production machinery and also hand-held tools. * Responsible for feeding raw materials into operating machines. * Testing finished materials for compliance through gauge tools provided on each line. * Carrying out visual quality checks. * Ensure all Safety, Health & Environment regulations are adhered to on site, by following the process in terms of Standard Operating Procedures, shop licenses, limits and Personal Protective Equipment compliance. * Participate in audits and risk assessments activities when required. * Ensure that the quality standards for the process are achieved by recording all of the required data via Data Capture Forms using the assigned individual work mark. * Record reject and waste materials correctly on Data Capture Forms and undertake cycle counting and asset verification activities as required. This will contribute to the performance of the process. * To raise concerns of any nature within the workplace to Team Coordinator. * Adhere to shift start and end times including planned breaks. * Understand and undertake when required energetic stocks accounting in and out of process during the shift. * Communicate with the Team Coordinators by participating during Daily Start Up Meetings/Safety Quality Cost Delivery People meetings, Personal Objective Plan, Toolbox Talks and monthly briefings as required. Business Expertise:- * Written and oral communication skills are essential. * Basic numeracy and literacy qualifications required (GCSE Maths and English grade 4 & above). * Basic IT skills are essential. * Previous manufacturing experience desirable. Safety (Requirements to make the work environment safe for all members of the organization) * Cleaning work areas and the factory floor and keeping it clean and free from hazardous material. * Report to the Team Coordinator straight away, if you spot something you think might be hazardous in your workplace. * The role holder is responsible for taking reasonable care of their own health and safety ensuring high standards for safety, health and environment (SHE) in our organization are maintained. * This includes; co-operating and following all reasonable instruction, information and training; reporting work-related hazards or incidents and using all equipment for the purpose intended. More detailed responsibilities are captured within the Company Health & Safety Policy (759/OF/016) and the Company Environmental Policy (759/OF/029). Operational Excellence and Continual Improvement:- * Good concentration and attention to detail to quickly notice errors on a production or assembly line. * Participation in continuous improvement and six sigma activities, covering 5s, OEE, SPC Charts removal of waste, reduction in rejects etc. * Identifying mistakes and working alongside Team Coordinator to correct it. * Trained to White Belt level in Six Sigma processes or working towards it. Area of Impact (Business area impacted Delivery/Functional) The role has direct impact on the success of the site: * Manufacturing operations and schedule adherence. * Provide operational capability. * Product and process safety, Product Quality. * Compliance to national and international standards and legislation. * Training, competence and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures. Interpersonal Skills:- * Three-way communication skills (sender receiver sender). * Remain flexible as it will be required to move around processes on a daily, weekly occurrence and to move across different areas as and when required to fulfil business requirements. * Ability to multitask. * Enthusiastic, with a 'can do safely' attitude. * Personally accountable, take ownership of situations that you're involved in. For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.