Production Operative

_**Are you looking to enter a Production environment? Or are you an experienced Production Operative looking for a new challenge? If so, we want to hear from you**_

**Role Summary**

To carry out general factory duties as directed by the relevant Supervisors and Managers, in order to achieve Company production schedules.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Project Operative is key to ensuring the efficient and on time flow through of prepared steel to feed the Welders and fabricated products through to the finishing line. As well as supporting general factory operations by conducting other essential production and project facotry duties.
- Must be able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced heavy steel production environment, and be physically able to cope with typical production duties, including manual handling loads around 15 - 25kgs.
- Experience in grinding, fettling, cleaning and preparing steel is essential.
- Experience of shotblasting is highly desirable, but a willingness to shotblast heavy steel components is essential.
- A positive and confident self-starter with a proactive attitude.
- Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to confidently and professionally communicate with colleagues in both the factory and office.
- Counterbalance Forklift Truck experience and/or a previous License is highly preferable.
- A valid Counterbalance Forklift Operator License would be advantageous, but is not essential.
- A valid Overhead Gantry Crane Operator License would be advantageous, but is not essential.
- Experience of tack up MIG welding would be advantageous, but is not essential.

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Goods inward inspection of project raw materials and other bought in goods on a daily basis to ensure quantity and dimensional specifications are within acceptable tolerances.
- Assisting the Operations Manager and/or Design Engineers with inspection of more complex materials and other bought in goods.
- Grinding, fettling, cleaning and preparation of heavy steel.
- Grinding, fettling, cleaning and de-spattering of welded components.
- Picking and assembling components in the rig for proof load testing operations.
- Picking and issuing material kits to the Project Welder Fabricators.
- Inspection, touch-up and stickering of finished project goods, and hand painting/spraying required goods.
- Project related picking, packing and despatch activities.
- Organising project material in the yard for safe storage and space minimisation.
- Completing all work to specification/expectations and achieving production deadlines.
- Working with mínimal supervision, displaying a strong pride in one’s work and good eye to detail.
- Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment and tools, working to Company Quality, Safety and Environmental System requirements.
- Storing, handling and using all gas and chemicals in accordance with Safety Data Sheets, CoSHH and DSEAR Assessments. Reporting any concerns or anomalies to the Manufacturing Site Manager.
- Adhering to all Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Safe Systems of Work.
- Shotblasting of heavy steel components or material as required and providing cover in the absence of other Factory Operatives.
- Ad-hoc duties to assist the relevant Supervisors, Managers and Operations Director with the smooth running of the factory and warehouse as required.

**Role Specifics**:
Availability: _We are expanding our production and project teams and are recruiting 1x Factory Operative._

Location: _Factory Based - Holton Heath Trading Park, Poole._

**Salary**: _£25,000 - £26,565 Dependent on Experience (approx. £12.00 to £12.77 p/h)._

Working Hours: _Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 17:30. Friday 08:00 to 13:10 (total of 40 hours per week). Overtime available._

Holiday: _20 days pro-rata _plus_ _the Christmas Shutdown period and UK Bank Holidays._

Facilities: _Free on-site car, motorbike and bicycle parking. On-site shower and changing facilities. Tea and coffee provided to all staff._

DIS Benefit: _Group life cover provided to all employees._

Socials: _Monthly Summer BBQ’s with a range of food provided to all staff._

Cost of Living: _Periodic cost of living salary reviews for all employees._

Health: _Annual occupational health surveillance and monitoring for relevant staff._

Well-being: _Independent employee assistance programme (EAP). Eye-care vouchers for relevant staff._

**Company Profile**

We are an innovative Engineering Design and Manufacturing company, based in Poole. Established in 2002, we have transformed into a leading global brand and the premium supplier within our heavy lifting specialism. Known as technical experts and a versatile supplier, we serve many key global sectors and industries such as Wind Energy, Nuclear, Construction, OEM, Marine and Offshore Oil & Gas. Our products are delivered through a number of different channels, such as: direct end user, resellers, rental partners and a strong di