Furnace Operator

Start People are recruiting for our client for an experienced Furnace Operator to work on a 3 shift basis - 7am - 3pm / 3pm - 11pm and 11pm and 7am. This is a temporary to permanent basis.
- **Scope of Job**_
- Report to Shift Leader.
- Responsible for running 2 conventional furnaces.
- Responsible for running the grinding system.
- Responsible for grains and furnace quality.
- Carrying out pre-use checks on equipment and machinery.
- Maintaining good housekeeping on site.
- Problem solving and dealing with issues on day-to-day basis.
- Must be able to deal with pressure and demands of the role.
- **Key Tasks**_
- Completing Furnace reports on a daily basis.
- Hands on running of our furnace plant, ensuring all Quality and Safety procedures are adhered to.
- Continuous focus on furnace efficiency and quality.
- Completing Glass gradation checks and interpreting information.
- Carrying out rotex maintenance.
- Complete regular handovers with other Furnace Operators.
- Complete frequent equipment and machinery pre-use or routine checks.
- Flexible and willing to work in _**all roles**_ on site.
- Willing and able to cover the Shift Leader during absence.
- **Skill Requirements**_
- Must hold current counterbalance forklift licence.
- Experience of operating a front loading shovel Preferred but not essential.
- Preferred 3 years’ experience running a batch processing plant or similar environment.
- Good organisation skills and attention to detail.
- Basic computing skills including proficient in Microsoft Office e.g. Outlook, excel,
- Good problem solving skills.
- **Person Requirements**_
- Good problem solving skills.
- Proactive and ability to work on their own.
- Good communication skills.
- Hardworking and driven with focus on continual improvement.
- Flexible.
- Ability to cope effectively under pressure.
- Good time management and organisation skills.
- Good sickness, timekeeping and disciplinary record.
- Healthy and physically fit.

**Job Types**: Temporary contract, Permanent, Full-time
Contract length: 3 months

**Salary**: From £27,955.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bishop Auckland, Durham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Furnace: 1 year (preferred)
- process operating: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Forklift Licence (preferred)
- front loading shovel (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: DS/0101111