Are you an experienced Production Operator? Do you consider yourself to be a team player with the enthusiasm to learn new skills? Are you based in or around Shotton?

We have an initially temporary role available within TATA Steel’s Shotton works. This role is ideal for someone with production line experience, overhead cranes and FLT experience and considers themselves to be punctual, reliable as well as proactive. 

Role: Production Operator

Location: TATA Steel, Shotton Works, Shotton Records Centre, Deeside CH5 2NH

Rate: £24847 per annum, £12.74ph

Contract length: 12 months initially 

Shift Patterns: Alternating shift pattern, 37.5 hours per week. Week 1: 06:00-14:00 Mon-Fri, Week  2: 14:00-00:00 Mon to Thu 

Start: ASAP but pending completion of medical assessment which includes a drug and alcohol test 

Responsibilities:

• Operating processing machine and material handling equipment
• Facilitating prompt and accurate material selection and processing 
• Understanding the relevant product ranges on offer 
• Implementing maintenance activities to drive productivity
• Checking stock records, labelling and storage according to company policy
• Being actively involved in improvement initiatives, own personal development and contributing to the teams performance
• Adhering to the plants procedures and PPE instructions at all times
• Undertake safe operation of equipment and machines within the Engineering Shop, including basic maintenance
• Adhering to UK Health and Safety legislation at all times

Essential requirements:

• Driving licence and access to own vehicle 
• Previous experience as a production operative or working on a process line in a heavy industrial environment
• FLT driving experience
• Experience operating overhead cranes 
• Previous experience within a heavy industrial fabrication environment (advantage)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to adhere to both of the shift patterns 
• Flexibility towards overtime
• Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation 
• Considers themselves to be proactive, self motivated and a team-player 

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles 
• Competitive rates of pay 

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements. 

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical check, Drug and Alcohol test and reference check.