Join Our Team as a Production Operative in the Mixing Department!
Job Title: Production Operative - Mixing Department
Department: Production
Total Hours: 40
Days:
- Monday to Thursday - 10-hour days (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
- 30 mins unpaid lunch + 2x15 mins paid breaks
Holidays:
- 5.6 weeks (28 days including Bank Holidays) once permanent
Probationary Period: 6 months
Training: Provided on-site
Induction: Provided
Health & Safety: Induction and training provided
PPE: Provided - goggles, respirators, safety shoes, uniform, high vis
Salary: £24,950 - £26,000 based on experience (initial starting rate)
Essential Skills:
- Attention to Detail: Crucial for the chemical manufacturing process, including weighing, measuring, and recording data.
- Good English: Both spoken and written.
- Good Arithmetic: Essential for accurate measurements.
- Physically Fit: Must be aware of manual handling requirements for heavy and awkward lifting.
- Team Player: Experience working in a team and supporting each other.
- Production Experience: Previous experience in a production/manufacturing/warehouse environment.
- Pallet Truck Experience: Previous experience using pallet trucks.
Desirable Skills:
- Chemical Industry Experience: Previous experience in the chemical industry.
- COSHH Awareness: Knowledge of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health.
- Forklift and Pallet Truck Experience: Additional experience is a plus.
Benefits:
- Health Plan: Level 2 Simply Health Plan (Employee Assistance Program) includes 24/7 mental health counselling support, GP, and physio.
- Death in Service: Coverage provided.
- Pension: With access to an Independent Financial Advisor.
- Holiday Increase: From 21 to 22 days after 2 years, up to 25 days after 5 years, max 27 days - plus 8 Bank Holidays.
- Christmas/New Year Closure: This year, finish on 24th Dec and commence on 2nd Jan 2025.
- Performance Bonus: Based on yearly performance (not guaranteed).
- Free Parking: Available on-site.
- Annual Appraisal: Referred to as Dialog.
Ready to mix things up in your career? Apply now and be part of a dynamic team where every day is a new adventure! This is a permanent role