Reed Recruitment are working with a newly established business based in the Newport area. The business is operating for their newly refurbished site based in Newport. With state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, this is an exciting opportunity to join a new business with sound financial backing and a high demand for their manufacturing building products.

Due to demand, they currently have a variety of vacancies across manufacturing. They currently have multiple vacancies is for an experienced Production Operatives. This role would ideally suit someone with previous manufacturing experience.

Salaries, Hours and Benefits

• £14.50 per hour rising to £15.50 per hour once passing to the multi-skilled operator level (£30,160 - £32,240)
• Monday - Thursday 7.30am - 16.30pm
• Friday - 7.30am - 15.30pm
• Holidays 25 Day + 8 Bank Holiday Rising to 27+8 based on length of service
• Fully subsidised canteen
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
• Health and Wellbeing services provided onsite

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work on a busy manufacturing or production line, completing tasks safely, accurately and efficiently.
• Operate production machinery and equipment in accordance with operating procedures and site safety requirements.
• Carry out basic machine set-up, changeovers and adjustments where trained and authorised to do so.
• Follow production schedules and instructions to ensure daily and weekly manufacturing targets are achieved.
• Monitor the production process and identify potential issues that could affect quality, output or efficiency.
• Carry out regular quality checks and visual inspections, identifying defects or products that do not meet specification.
• Accurately complete production paperwork and record information relating to output, quality, waste or downtime.
• Ensure the correct raw materials, components and packaging are being used for each production run.
• Replenish materials and components to keep production lines operating efficiently and minimise unnecessary downtime.
• Work closely with Goods In, production and engineering teams to maintain an efficient flow of materials.
• Follow established procedures for batch control, traceability and stock rotation where required.
• Identify and report machinery faults, breakdowns or abnormal operating conditions promptly.
• Support basic preventative maintenance, cleaning and inspection of production equipment where trained to do so.
• Follow all site health & safety procedures, including PPE requirements, manual handling guidelines and safe systems of work.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping keeping production areas clean, organised and free from hazards.
• Follow company procedures relating to quality, waste reduction and environmental standards.
• Participate in production changeovers and assist with cleaning equipment between production runs where required.
• Communicate effectively with Team Leaders and Production Supervisors regarding any operational problems.
• Work flexibly across different production lines, machines or manufacturing areas depending on business requirements.
• Work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced, target-driven manufacturing environment.

Desirable Experience

• Recent and relevant experience within a similar manufacturing environment

If this sounds of interest to you, and you would like to find out more information, then why not click apply and one of our team will come back to you.