Production Operative - Processing
Salary: Competitive + Rotational shift Allowance £2,031.65pa
Type: Permanent, Full Time
Rotational Shifts: (Weekly) Mon - Thur 06.00-14.00; 14.00 -22.00, Fri - 06.00-12.00, 12.00-18.00

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Production Operative in our Processing area you’ll be responsible for the mixing of chemicals before they reach our filling and packaging areas. You must be vigilant and perceptive while operating the machinery to avoid accidents. In addition to operating the machinery, you will complete administrative work at the end of your shift, weighing fluids/powders prior to mixing them and perform simple maintenance on the machines. Enter the fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment of our company. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate processing machinery of several types at varying stages of the production line, performing action quickly and safely at all times 

• Sort and weigh materials to ensure requirements are met and no mistakes have been made 

• Perceive the production line ahead of you to anticipate errors and make adjustments as needed to prevent slowing down more than necessary 

• Perform simple hourly maintenance on your machine to ensure it is completely functional and safe to operate 

• Complete paperwork and other minor administrative tasks at the beginning and end of your shift, carefully ensuring all information is entered correctly and clearly 

• Support other machine operators to ensure no workers become fatigued or distracted during daily operation 

• Report malfunctions or errors to supervising staff immediately and relay important information about the issue  

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED 

• Basic computer skills and experience or knowledge of SAP 

• FLT License would be highly desirable, but not essential 

• Previous experience within a Manufacturing or Production Industry – Various Industries considered: Packaging, Food, FMCG preferred but not essential 

• An ability to work in a team environment 

• Willing to take part in process improvement projects and team activities 

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Annual leave: 25 days (increases with length of service)  

• Accident & Life Insurance: 1 x annual salary to 4 x annual salary (Linked to Employee Pension contribution %)  

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay  

• Employer contribution to pension insurance (Employee 3% & Employer 5% or Employee 4% & Employer 6%)

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• PerkBox: Employee Discount and Wellbeing Platform

Diversey a Solenis Company

We are relentlessly pursuing our purpose to go beyond clean to take care of what’s precious. In today’s world of increasing resource scarcity – including water, energy, materials, and labour – we need to achieve more with less for the well-being of today’s generations and for future generations.

We stand behind every committed leader and employee of our customers, across all levels of the organisation. We stand with the buyer, the chef, the building service contractor, the food processing manager, the nurse, the doctor, dairy processor, the hotel cleaner, head teacher, the store manager and many more who understand that hygiene and infection prevention are imperative to their business, their customers, their reputation, and the environment.

Our determination to take care of the precious resources on our planet and our genuine care for our people, customers, and the environment set us apart. Over the course of 100 years, we have continued to refine our suite of solutions, which combines patented chemicals, dosing and dispensing equipment, cleaning machines, services, and digital analysis.

*Note: Offer of employment will remain provisional until we have received the following which are satisfactory to us: confirmation of your right to work in the UK; Drivers Licence and Disclosure and Barring check (where applicable).