Machine Operative

**Machine Operative**

**Location: Sandiacre, NG10 5AN**

**Salary: £26,947 + Shift Pay**

**Who is Progress Rail? What do we do?**

We are Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, specialists in precision heavy engineering. One of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit systems products worldwide. From our UK manufacturing operations in Nottingham, Sheffield and South Queensferry we supply a range of specialist products into the rail network in the UK and overseas.

As an industry leader we are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring continued success for the future. Build a long-term career with helpful training, supportive mentors, professional development, and study assistance support.

**The Role**:
We are recruiting for an experienced Machinist to produce machined components in the planned production time and to the required quality, within a safe and efficient manner.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Ensure the correct grade of rail is used for each job as described on cutting sheets.
- Calculate the lengths of rail for each job, maximizing rail length usage.
- Ensure the rail condition is to the agreed standard.
- Record and log each cast number in the logbook.
- Ensure the machine is programmed with the correct data for the process required for each rail.
- Record offcuts and actual rail usage on cutting sheets.
- Ensure offcuts returned to stock are correctly color-coded.
- Ensure each cut rail is marked with the next operation destination, length, ID of job, “front”/ “back”, work’s order number, and weight and tag number.
- Undertake inventory checks when required in accordance with current procedures and ensure stock identification and count accuracy is achieved.
- Train new operatives when required.
- Ensure that safety requirements are met and work in accordance with the company’s procedures and legislation
- Reporting of accidents and ''near miss'' incidents in accordance with procedures.
- Communicate with the following shift via the logbook and at shift changeover.
- Ensure quality standards are met and improved on wherever possible
- Ensure the workplace and surrounding area is tidy and promote good housekeeping.
- Assist in the solving of production problems and continuously improve in all areas of operation

**Skills and Experience**:

- Proven experience as a Machinist
- Preferred experience should include manufacturing industry
- Awareness of safety legislation and quality procedures (ISO 9001)

**What you’ll get in return**:
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
- 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

**What’s next?**

Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on an inclusive workforce and culture.

**Salary**: £26,947.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Flexitime

**Experience**:

- Machining: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location

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