Production Operative/relief Spiral Machine Operative

**Location**: Manchester, Trafford Park

**Salary**: £29,278.08

**Contract Type**: Permanent

**Position Type**: Full Time

**The Vacancy**

**Job Title: Production Operative/Relief Spiral Machine Operative - Late Shift**

**Location: Manchester, Trafford Park**

**Reports to: Production & Compliance Manager**

**Employment type: Permanent**

**Hours: Monday - Thursday, 16:30 - 01:30 and Friday 13:30 - 19:30, with 30 minutes unpaid lunch. Paid 15-minute breaks are included Monday - Thursday.**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Operate and Maintain Sheet Metal Machinery**:Safely operate sheet metal working machinery, including the Spiral Forming machine, to achieve production targets while maintaining product quality. Conduct pre-use checks on machinery before operation, carry out regular cleaning and maintenance as per task sheets, and log all activities accurately.
- **Operate Forklift Truck**:Safely operate counterbalanced forklift trucks for material handling as required. Conduct pre-use checks and ensure all safety procedures are followed.
- **Ensure Product Quality**:Consistently produce high-quality duct fittings, spirally wound tubes, and other components. Inspect for defects and report any quality issues to the Shift Supervisor or Assistant Production Manager.
- **Follow Standard Procedures**:Work in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Lindab core values, including accurate and timely completion of production documentation.
- **Maintain Health & Safety and Clean Work Environment**:Ensure all machine guards, barriers, PPE, and safe handling procedures are used at all times. Keep the production area clean and tidy, following the Company’s policy on Neatness & Order. Handle materials such as galvanised steel coils, tubes, and oil drums safely, and follow spill procedures and housekeeping standards.
- **Manage Stock and Materials**:Monitor raw materials and finished goods, maintain adequate stock levels, and liaise with sales, the Assistant Production Manager, and other branches to support production and customer requirements.
- **Support Team and Training**:Assist in training new or relief staff on production procedures, machine operation, and safety practices.

**Requirements**:

- **Sheet Metal and Production**Experience: Proven experience in a sheet metal or manufacturing environment, ideally with spiral forming machinery.
- **Attention to Detail**:Ability to maintain accuracy during production, stock counts, and documentation.
- **Health & Safety Knowledge**:Understanding of safe handling, PPE use, and general H&S practices in a manufacturing environment.
- **Record-Keeping Skills**:Competent in completing production logs, maintenance records, and stock counts accurately.
- **Safety-Conscious**:Always follows health and safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment.
- **Reliable and Flexible**:Willing to take on various tasks to support production and warehouse operations.
- **Technically Capable**:Confident in operating and maintaining sheet metal machinery, including performing minor troubleshooting and liaising with maintenance personnel.
- **Team Player & Eager to Learn**:Open to ongoing training, able to assist colleagues, and enthusiastic about developing new skills within the role.

**The Package**:

- Salary of £29,278.08
- 25-days annual leave, + 8 days statutory Bank Holidays and a Christmas / New Years closure
- Corporate workwear inc. PPE
- Company Pension contribution matched at 4%
- Part of the Mental Health Charter: Wellbeing app, Mental Health Champions, EAP program and discounts on counselling
- Life Assurance
- Annual flu jab
- Online retail discounts & savings including; gym, holidays, hotels and family days out
- Long Service Awards

At Lindab, we're not just offering a job, we're inviting you to shape the future of indoor living. We're all about creating healthier spaces and a more sustainable planet. From energy-efficient ventilation to smart roofing solutions, you'll work with innovative products that make a real difference. Plus, you'll be part of a supportive team that values your growth and ideas.