Trainee Operator

**Machine Operators - Extrusion/ Blending**

**PERMANENT | LIVERPOOL - L33**

**WE ARE COLLOIDS LIMITED**

Established in 1967 with over 50 years of Masterbatch expertise, Colloids is one of the fastest-growing companies in the plastics industry. It is a global leader in bespoke, technical thermoplastic Masterbatch solutions supplying the automotive, construction, engineering and electrical/electronic markets.

**PACKAGE**

**Hours**:
Shift 1
- 4 on 4 off (7 days)
- 7am - 7pm days x2
- 7pm - 7am x2 nights

Shift 2
- Monday - Friday (5days)
- Earlies 6:30am - 2:30pm
- Afternoons 2:30pm - 10:30pm
- Nights 10:30pm - 6:30am

**Salary**:£10.42 plus shift allowance (17.5% or 25%, dependent on shift pattern)

**Location**:Knowsley industrial Estate, Liverpool, L33

**Job Type**: Permanent Contract

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- FLT License desirable
- Manufacturing plastics can be a dirty business, so we need teams who help to maintain a high standard of housekeeping and plant cleanliness.
- Manually packing product from the extrusion lines
- Loading finished goods onto pallet with 25kg bags ready for shipping
- Using the stretch wrapper to secure finished product
- Operating the FLT to transport finished goods
- Operating multiple extrusion lines
- Regular process audits and clean down
- Working within the blending department as and when needed
- Responsible for the safe operation of equipment and processes as part of the shift team
- To work in accordance with company policies and procedures to reach company target
- Working as part of a team, assisting others in carrying out their duties within the production area
- Having the willingness to pass on knowledge and experience to others
- You will be working in teams and operating large scale machinery to very specific conditions
- Ensuring that a safe working environment and our industry standards are always maintained
- Constantly reporting to the engineering team that the equipment is fit for purpose
- There are laundry facilities provided by the company for your own personal PPE
- Onsite shower facilities for use at the end of shifts

**EXPERIENCE**
- Extrusion experience is desirable
- Blending experience is desirable
- Plastics industry is desirable for this role
- FLT Counterbalance

**THE PERSON**
- Punctuality is key for this department
- We’re wanting self-motivated individuals that can work alone but also well within a team
- We are also looking for individuals who are keen to progress and learn, as the business plans to grow and invest in its people and infrastructure
- Ensure that our product quality standards are met

**COLLOIDS BENEFITS**
- 33 days including bank holidays (Pro rata)
- Fresh fruit every week
- Free Tea and Coffee
- Company Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Medicash Health Plan
- Free Car Parking
- Company Life Policy

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £10.42 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- No weekends
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- machine: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person