General Operator

**General Operator**

**Full-time - *Dayshift, 4 day week (Monday-Thursday - 36 hours per week)**

**Salary Min** **£23,764 to Max £23,858** per annum (after completion of 12 months training). (Other hours available)

*Shift work **may **be a possibility in the near future

Chemring Energetics UK is a global business providing a range of equipment based on energetic materials for defence, civil defence and key commercial customers.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Devices Department for the General Operator positions, that includes undertaking the assembly of small components. Full and part-time positions are available - see below

**Key Accountabilities & Duties**:

- Carry out all activities in full compliance with H&SE legislation, within company policy and procedure.
- Responsible for reporting any unsafe acts or unsafe conditions observed (using the Near Miss System) in accordance with responsibilities under the Health and Safety at work Act.
- To ensure appropriate PPE requirements are met when working in each area.
- Work in accordance with all site rules and regulations.
- To ensure that all tasks are undertaken in full compliance with the operating instruction and any associated manufacturing documents
- To demonstrate competence in all tasks undertaken through successful completion of the associated training and competence assessment including an understanding of the hazards, risks and controls associated with the task being undertaken
- To report any unsafe acts or unsafe conditions observed to line management
- To maintain the appropriate levels of housekeeping for your work area.

**Post Holder Characteristics**:

- Must have personal commitment to Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.
- Strong bias for action to identify potential problems and co-ordinate their resolution before they become an issue.
- Communication and team working skills
- Knowledge of the principles of company policy and operating procedures in order to ensure site and company compliance.

**Key Skills**:

- Numeracy skills
- Literacy skills
- Manual Dexterity skills

**Desirable**:

- Experience in a production environment is preferable however not essential as training will be provided.
- Experience in soldering is preferable however not essential as training will be provided.

**Salary and Benefits**:
We offer a competitive salary plus excellent benefits, including pension, healthcare, Company Shares Scheme, an employee assistance programme as well as a range of flexible benefits including Cycle2work and several local and national employee discounts.

**36 hour week plus an additional 30 minutes worked each week in order to achieve additional days off over Christmas & New Year**

Salary range Examples:
**Full-time (36 hours per week)**: Min £23,764 to Max £23,858 per annum (after completion of 12 months training).

Chemring Energetics are an accredited Living Wage Employer

**Previous Applicants Need not Apply**

**STRICTLY NO AGENCIES**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £23,764.00-£23,858.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Work Location: In person