Senior Production Operative - Alternating Shifts
Location: Ashford Site | Permanent Role
Shifts: Monday to Friday (6:00 am - 2:00 pm & 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm alternating weekly)
Salary: £13.12 per hour
Additional Overtime: 1hr O/T on Mondays (6/2 shift), 0.25hr O/T from 5:45 am - 6:00 am (Tue-Fri, 6/2 shift) & 0.25hr O/T from 1:45 pm - 2:00 pm (Mon-Fri, 2/10 shift)
Are you a proactive and experienced Production Operative looking for the next step in your career? We have an exciting opportunity to join a growing production team at our client's Ashford site as a Senior Production Operative on alternating shifts. If you have a passion for leadership, process improvement, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this could be the perfect role for you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Leadership: Assist the Team Leader and Shift Manager in the efficient running of production lines or designated tasks.
- Supervisory Role: Lead and supervise Production Operatives and agency staff, ensuring performance, compliance, and training needs are met.
- Health & Safety Champion: Maintain high standards of health and safety practices and promote a culture of safe working across the factory.
- Operational Excellence: Operate SCADA systems, perform general porter duties on packing lines, and ensure all machinery is running efficiently.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive improvements by implementing Lean Manufacturing techniques and identifying areas for process optimization.
What We're Looking For:
- Leadership Skills: A hands-on leader who can inspire and guide a team while maintaining a positive and productive working environment.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of routine machine operations and production line equipment, with the ability to manage machinery in the absence of the Team Leader.
- Problem Solving: Capable of identifying issues and implementing creative, effective solutions to maintain high-quality standards.
- Safety Compliance: Ensure that all health, safety, and hygiene standards are strictly adhered to by all team members.
Skills & Experience:
- Experience operating electric counterbalance forklift trucks in a factory environment (must have a valid counterbalance forklift licence).
- Proven ability to lead small teams and manage staff performance.
- Analytical skills with experience in completing documentation and data tracking.
- Computer literate and able to operate and monitor production systems.
- Physically capable of handling a hands-on, demanding role within a busy production environment.
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary of £13.12 per hour, plus overtime opportunities.
- Permanent, full-time role with alternating shifts to maintain a good work-life balance.
- Professional growth opportunities within a leading production environment.
- A supportive and inclusive work culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Apply Today!
Take the next step in your production career and join a team where your leadership and technical skills will be valued. With alternating shifts and opportunities for career growth, this Senior Production Operative role is perfect for someone looking to make a real impact. Apply now to secure your spot at our client's Ashford site!
Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status
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