Machine Operator

Job Description

Do you want to upskill and advance in your manufacturing career Our established client based in Grimsby are a producer of fishmeal and fish oil, working in partnership with the local processing community and playing a vital role in recycling fish by-products.They are offering a unique opportunity to join them as a Machine Operator. This position offers training and progression and the chance to join a close-knit team. A permanent contract is on offer following a successful training period of 13 weeks. Applicants should possess a team working spirit and a positive, can do attitude. Experience is not essential for this role but willingness to learn is highly desirable. Salary circa £23,000 per annum (Mon-Fri) + potential overtime (weekdays and weekend)Essential Skills and Competencies- Basic English & Maths - Communicate fluently - Can work three shift system (nights included) with overtime upon request and weekend overtime when required- Self-sufficient for transport to work- Licensed to drive a Fork Truck (this can be funded by the client for the right candidate)- Eagerness to learn new skills in and outside current role for self and business development- Experience or exposure to basic safety, hygiene and quality principles- Ability to work independently Desirable Skills and Competencies- Licensed to drive Gene Boom /Telehandler (this can be funded by the client for the right candidate)The successful candidate will be required to:- Perform prestart checks and monitor process equipment under your control to the correct operating procedures - Carry out your duties with due regard for the health, safety and environmental responsibilities towards yourself and your colleagues within Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Management systems for your area of work - Undertake duties in Raw Material Shed and Weighbridge as required- Maintain a clean as you go policy during production hours, undertaking cleaning duties during planned stoppages - Undertake to run the entire process from material hopper to bin storage- Comply with and support the management of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points plan and Feed Safety standards with regards to raw material, intermediate and final products.- Take Quality Assurance samples when requested- Record and monitor the process equipment aligned with Quality Management System protocols and take corrective action if required - Interact with all colleagues aligned with company policy expectations- Ensure shift handovers are done in the area of work e.g. control room or on the factory floor and the relevant information is passed to the oncoming personnel - You will be required to work at times unsupervised and must ensure all stakeholders have an update of your progress throughout the shift- Identify potential issues and assist with rectifying them to prevent any problems arising before they become major problems- Help reduce wastage of materials and utilities whenever possible - Other general duties and tasks as requiredIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please apply with your CV. Alternatively you can call Gi Group Grimsby on and ask for Anasita to discuss. Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited and Grafton Professional Staffing Limited. We are committedto protecting the privacy of all of our candidates and clients. Following some recent changes to data protection laws we have updated our Privacy Policy. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visitthe Privacy page on our Gi Group UK website.

Keyskills :
machine operatorproduction operative