Finishing Plant Operator 00JH in Kingston Upon Hull

Permanent | £37,503.45 per annum
4 on, 4 off - 12-hour shifts | 2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off
24/7 Manufacturing Environment
296 hours annual leave including bank holiday allowance

We are looking for an experienced Production Operative to join a specialist process manufacturing operation.

This is a hands-on position working directly with critical production equipment, including rotary kilns, coolers, blending and mixing equipment, screening systems, conveyors and packaging machinery.

The site operates 24/7, with employees working a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern consisting of two day shifts followed by two night shifts and four days off.

The processes and equipment used on site are specialist, so full training will be provided. Previous experience operating machinery, monitoring manufacturing processes or working within an industrial production environment will give you an excellent foundation for the role.

Working as part of the production team, you will be responsible for safely operating and monitoring plant equipment while ensuring products are manufactured consistently to the required quality and specification.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating and monitoring rotary kilns, coolers and associated finishing plant equipment
• Preparing and feeding materials into production equipment in line with batch specifications and production schedules
• Operating blending and mixing equipment and ensuring batches are processed correctly
• Taking representative samples and working with Quality Control to ensure products meet required standards
• Monitoring plant temperatures, operating conditions and process parameters
• Accurately recording production information, meter readings and batch details
• Carrying out routine plant and equipment inspections
• Identifying and reporting equipment faults, abnormalities or production issues
• Monitoring silo levels and ensuring sufficient materials are available to maintain production
• Inspecting and maintaining screening equipment
• Preparing packaging materials and ensuring products are correctly labelled and identified
• Operating forklift trucks as required
• Supporting safe product discharge and movement around the production area
• Monitoring dust extraction and Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems
• Maintaining excellent standards of housekeeping across the plant
• Working closely with Production Supervisors, Quality and other departments to maintain efficient production
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across Safety, Quality and Productivity

• Previous experience within manufacturing, process production or an industrial environment
• Experience operating or monitoring production machinery or process plant
• Forklift truck experience
• Good understanding of Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to follow operating procedures, production instructions and batch specifications
• Strong attention to detail, particularly around product quality and process conditions
• Ability to recognise and report equipment faults or unusual operating conditions
• Ability to accurately complete production and process documentation
• Comfortable working within a physically active, hands-on environment
• Willing and able to work a 24/7 rotating shift pattern
• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work effectively as part of a team

Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

• Rotary kilns or coolers
• Blending or mixing equipment
• Conveyors and elevator systems
• Screening equipment
• Filling or packaging machinery
• Bulk material handling
• Process manufacturing environments

Previous experience with this exact equipment is not essential, as full training will be provided.

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in doing the job safely and correctly
• Has a practical, common-sense approach to problem solving
• Notices when equipment or processes don't appear to be operating normally
• Takes responsibility for their work
• Communicates well with colleagues and supervisors
• Is comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Maintains high housekeeping and safety standards
• Is willing to learn specialist manufacturing processes
• Wants to contribute to improvements in Safety, Quality and Productivity

This is a 12-hour, 4 on / 4 off shift pattern operating across seven days:

2 Day Shifts → 2 Night Shifts → 4 Days Off

The shift rota includes weekends and bank holidays where these fall within your normal working pattern.

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