Melting Shop Operative

2 weeks ago

Queensferry, United Kingdom Progress Rail Full time

Company Description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversi ed providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signaling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.

Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.

**Job Description**:
Would you relish a role that would enable you to ensure that the safety and production procedures within our melting shop are carried out in accordance with the relevant risk assessments and work instructions?

Then this role would be the ideal fit for you.

The full list of responsibilities are:

- Maintain and promote a safe and tidy working environment in accordance with company and legislative requirements.
- Operate in accordance with the Company Quality Assurance System and help to improve/develop processes.
- Solve production problems and continuously improve in all areas of operation.
- Structure and prioritise work in a logical and orderly manner to achieve business & personal objectives.
- Work within Health, Safety & Environmental procedures
- Ensures the accurate use of the Time & Attendance systems
- Respond professionally and innovatively to satisfy the needs of internal and external customers, ensuring that quality standards are never conceded.
- Is aware, and actively reduces the incident rate, of Non-Conforming errors within the team.
- Creates a “Clean-as-you-go” policy and maintains W.I.P. and stock areas
- Ensure plant and equipment is maintained safely and fit for purpose, reporting and resolving defects.
- Willingness to be trained in other production areas.
- Any other duties deemed reasonable by the business.

**Qualifications**:

- Previous experience in melting shop processes is an advantage but not essential.
- Results focused.

Additional Information

Salary Circa £22000 - £23000

In addition to working for an industry leader, with a great working environment and knowledgeable colleagues, we also offer:

- Highly competitive and negotiable salaries, depending on suitability and experience
- Flexible working hours and some working from home available
- Company funded external qualifications
- 33 days holiday per annum, pro rate (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
- Company pension scheme with up to a 7% employer contribution
- Company funded life assurance of 3 times your annual salary
- Professional and leadership development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a variety of discounts on your favourite shops, car insurance, holidays and much more via Caterpillar Advantage
- Employee recognition scheme

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