Mechanical Operative

Do you have previous experience working with hand tools? Would you be confident using hand tools such as Allen Keys and Screwdrivers to set up machinery to aid production?

Have you previously worked in a production/manufacturing environment? If so, then please read on.

The basics:

Job Title: Mechanical Operative – trainee machine setter

Role: Permanent

Industry: Manufacturing

Location: Near Broxtowe

Pay:

Days: £13.06 per hour

Afternoons: £16.32 per hour

Earnings of £26,000 to £32,000 and upwards achievable

Contracted Hours per week = 37.5

Shift:

Days - Mon-Thurs (0700-1530) and Fri (0700-1230)

Afternoons - Mon-Thurs (1400-2230) and Fri (1100-1630) - The afternoon shift is not regular and approx. working every 6-8 weeks. However if you prefer to work afternoons this can be organised.

Note:

The flexibility

In future, we anticipate the requirement to work night shifts – so anyone taking on the role must be prepared to do these hours: Mon-Wed (2000-0530) and Thurs (2030-0530) - paid at £17.36 per hour should this occur. 

Benefits:

33 days holiday (inc. bank holidays), Salary increases based on company grading system, Pension scheme (5% employer contribution), Death-in-service payment (4x salary)

Overview:

Working in first class manufacturing facilities for a company that have production sites across the world we now require an additional Mechanical Operative to join the team.

This is a permanent role employed directly with the company who can offer stability due to the products that they make and real training and progression.

Role Overview:

You will play a key role in supporting manufacturing by setting and operating manufacturing equipment and machinery, assisting other Machine Operators, carrying out quality duties, adjusting/replacing tooling and carrying out general manufacturing requirements.

The ideal candidate / Mechanical Operative may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Previous experience of setting/operating manufacturing machinery with a production/manufacturing environment.
• Competent with computers to a basic level
• Any measuring skills – using verniers/callipers etc.
• Good attention to detail
• Physically fit