LEAD INFORMATION

Job Title – Production Operative
Site location – St Helens
Responsible to – Production Manager 
Purpose of the role - Resposnible for a wide array of production tasks across a large production facility including machine operation, loading, unloading, quality checking and supporting site in any means possible. 
Client brief - Our client is a large well renowned family-owned business in Manufacturing timber products based in St Helens and supply the retail trade and builders merchants across the UK.

KEY INFORMATION

Reason for vacancy – Increased demand
Contract – Temp to perm
Hourly Rate - £12.71ph
Shifts – Monday to Friday days, 8am-5.30pm 
Facilities – Fantastic facilities on site, very clean and tidy office environment, kitchen/canteen, vending machines, free parking

RESPONSIBILITIES

The role - The responsibilities of these positions are varied but not limited to -

• Operating timber production machinery within health and safety guidelines at all times 
• Loading and unloading the timber production machines with raw material and finished product 
• Quality Checking/Spot Checking products to ensure they meet site and client quality standards 
• Reporting machine and product faults to management 
• Ensuring the machinery and production areas are kept safe and clear of debris 

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED 

• Previous machine operating experience (ideally in timber industry) 
• Previous experience setting or programming timber production machinery is highly advantageous but not essential
• Ability to read technical drawings is highly advantageous but not essential 
• Ability to follow instructions and read and write in English is essential
• Interest in developing technical ability and desire to progress is essential in these roles