Nicholas Associates are seeking to hire a Production Operative to join an expanding global business in the FMCG sector based in the Chesterfield area. If you are enthusiastic, focussed and ambitious with the desire to develop in a thriving business then this could be the role for you.

Key Role Objectives & Responsibilities:

- Operation of Actuator assembly production lines and semi-automated Valve and Pump machines working on a rotational basis.
- Perform quality control tasks according to cycle of control to ensure products conform to customer specifications taking full responsibility for accurate and timely checks.
- Reviewing machine faults and rectifying to ensure continuous production.
- Repair/refurb components that are used in the production lines/machines.
- Preventative and routine technical maintenance & cleaning.
- Be fully trained on the automated systems which includes Laser Guided Vehicles and fully automated palletisers.
- Perform quality control according to cycle of control to ensure products conform to customer specifications.
- Using the challenge checks to test for any Quality errors or faults
- Responsible for the upkeep of tools/tool boxes in ensuring having all of the tools at hand all of the time.
- Responsible for the upkeep of the Production workshop in both using and cleaning.
- Support the business with Holiday/absence cover.
- Maintain high standards of health and safety practices and adhere to housekeeping measures.
- Actively looking to improve on Productivity and share this drive with other shifts.
- Testing and hands-on development (Kaizen improvement system)

Key Skills and Experience
- HSE Awareness
- Product awareness and identification
- Operating automated & Semi-automated production lines.
- Mechanical/Pneumatic and Electrical experience advantageous.
- Committed team player willing to support and help colleagues.
- Working in a busy production environment.
- Analytical & Computer Skills.
- Ability to read diagrams, technical drawings & manuals.
- Ability to fault find to component level.
- Ability to understand production planning to ensure production flow
- Experience of “5 why’s”

Hours and Benefits:
£12.91 per hour (including 15% shift allowance)
- Full time/permanent position
- 24/7 shift pattern - 2 days shifts (6am to 6pm) followed by 2 night shifts (6pm to 6am) followed by 4 days off
- 23 days holiday
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Laundered Uniform
- Training budget available
- Onsite parking
- Drinks and fruit provided.

**For more information on this vacancy please contact us on 01143840113.**
- **Job Location**: Clowne
- **Job Type**: Permanent
- **Salary**: £30,000 p/a
- **Posted on**: 5th Mar 2024
- **Job Reference**: J958623