General Operative/Driver

1 day ago

Willenhall, Walsall, United Kingdom Midland Pressure Diecasting Full time

About Us:

We are an innovative, fast growing manufacturing firm based in Willenhall, supplying engineered parts to many household names. Priding ourselves in being at the forefront of British manufacturing, at Midland Pressure Diecasting we recognise that our strength is in our people.

We are continuing to expand and operate in new business areas and are now looking for general operatives to join our versatile team.

About You:

We are looking for committed individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and are willing to learn new skills. This is a varied role in which you will be assisting in and carrying out secondary operations. This role will also include driving duties, which will initially account for between 20-30% of your working week and may increase depending on your competence.

Individuals who show initiative and reliability will be offered development training into areas such as CNC machining, maintenance, linishing/polishing, diecasting, and management.

Duties:

  • Operating power presses & small drills
  • Processing metal components
  • Visual inspections
  • Managing deliveries and stock on site
  • General operational duties
  • Part weighing and packing
  • General workspace housekeeping / workstation cleaning
  • Planning the shortest and best routes to clients by taking factors like roadblocks and traffic into consideration
  • collecting/delivering goods alongside the current company drivers
  • Safely securing and strapping down goods
  • Using GPS navigation apps and knowledge of the area to deliver
  • Carry out daily vehicle check
  • Driving in inclement weather such as snow
  • Interacting with clients in a friendly and professional manner
  • Unloading packages at the destination and getting clients to sign the necessary paperwork
  • Updating route, mileage, and delivery logs

Essential Skills/Qualifications:

  • Manual handling experience
  • Valid UK Driving license and willing to drive company vehicles
  • Proficiency operating equipment and machinery
  • Prioritizes safety and efficiency when working
  • Assertive communication and ability to follow instructions clearly
  • Trustworthy and reliable
  • Attention to detail and awareness of quality monitoring
  • Good team working/player
  • Excellent time management

Desirable Skills:

  • Formally certified training (e.g. Manual Handling training, First Aid, FLT)
  • Previous team leading/supervisory experience
  • Experience in foundry environment

We offer a range of shift patterns as detailed below which can be discussed at application/interview stage, alongside wage which is negotiable depending on skill set and experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.21-£12.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • On-site parking

Experience:

  • Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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