Job Description

Ethical Recruitment are supporting our prestigious, market leading client in their search for a Machine Operator to support in their blending department. 

Job Title : Machine Operator 

Accountable to : Team Leader

Location: Louth 

Requirements: Must hold valid FLT Licence 

Shifts are Monday to Thursday 6pm-6am paying £11.44 per hour basic 

Shift Allowances as follows: 

Monday to Thursday £15 night shift allowance per night.

Fridays to Sunday £20 day shift allowance per day.

Fridays to Sunday £40 night shift allowance per night.

Directly Supervising : None

Primary Location : Compounding

Purpose of Job :

To produce blended material to an agreed specification and quality standard in the safest and most efficient manner.

To undertake primary recording to the required standard to ensure that accurate and meaningful information is available.

Objectives :

1. Operations

1.1 To ensure that the blenders and associated equipment are set up and run safely in order to achieve the required quality at optimum capacity.

1.2 To locate and collect the raw material from the yard/store as instructed.

1.3 To deliver raw materials to the blenders in accordance with the job instruction, safely and efficiently, and to remove finished product from the blenders in the same manner.

1.4 To set and control the blenders and associated equipment within the agreed processing requirements for the material being run.

1.5 To blend and pre-blend material in accordance with the job instruction.

1.6 To inspect the material being processed for defect, and notify the Team Leader immediately of any quality concerns.

1.7 To provide samples for laboratory testing for colour and quality as necessary.

1.8 To ensure accurate and timely completion of all departmental paperwork and relevant updating of the LISA stock control data base.

1.9 To clean down a machine as directed to the level of cleanliness required by the next job.

1.10 To conduct agreed maintenance checks of equipment, fork trucks, etc, and report any concerns to the Health & Safety Manager.

1.11 To communicate clearly and concisely the required information to ensure a smooth changeover between shifts.

1.12 To aim to reduce downtime on all machinery and to improve quality.

1.13 To train less experienced operators as required by the Team Leader using the established training system.

2. General

2.1 To carry out housekeeping as required by the 5S system of working, keeping the areas under your control safe, clean and tidy.

2.2 To report to the Team Leader and Health & Safety Manager promptly any safety concerns, dangerous occurrences or accidents.

2.3 To report all spillages to the Team Leader and take agreed action as a result.

2.4 To carry out all agreed safety and maintenance checks in a timely manner.

2.5 To report any damage or malfunctioning machinery to the Team Leader and take appropriate action as directed.

2.6 To attend and participate fully in Team Meetings.

Health & Safety : To be aware that you are responsible for health and safety in your working environment and that your actions should not jeopardise the health and safety of others.

Customer : To provide first class service to all customers, both internally and externally.

Team working : To contribute actively to continuous improvement within the immediate working environment and be an effective and conscientious member of your team.

Overall : To undertake any other duties that are deemed necessary by your Team Leader, consistent with training and experience.

Other perks for this job below:

Company benefits when progressed to permanent positions are

• An opportunity to train & develop your career with us with our TSG grading structure

• Auto Enrolment Pension Provision

• Company Sick Pay after a qualifying period

• Additional Holiday Allowance after qualifying period

• Life Assurance Provision after a qualifying period

• Above & Beyond Recognition Awards

• Special Birthday Recognition

• Free Flu Jabs

• Hot and cold drinks & canteen facilities

• On-site parking