Factory Machine Operator Leeds, England
Job description
We have an excellent opportunity for a hardworking and dedicated individual to permanently join our Moores family. This is a fast-paced role, and we are looking for people with a can-do attitude, an eye for detail, able to operate a range of woodworking machinery safely.
Moores is celebrating over 75 years since we started our journey in 1947. Based in West Yorkshire, we aim to deliver extraordinary quality, value, and service so that customers choose Moores every time. At the very core of our values, we look at simplicity, pride in what we do and how we do it, accountability, collaboration and expertise. We are a forward-thinking sustainable employer that invests in our people, with a down to earth and friendly culture.
Job profile:
- Carry out regular machine safety checks at the start of each shift and escalate any concerns.
- Operate machinery in accordance with safety procedures.
- Check the product requirements and materials to be used for each production run.
- Set up and programme our machinery for each run based on procedures and experience.
- Continue to observe the operation of the machine and carry out checks as necessary during each run.
Key Skills:
- Ability to read and understand product drawings / plot sizes and/or create a plot for panel production.
- Previous experience / ability to use Work in Progress system.
- Operate relevant machinery including software for PC controlled machinery or programme CNC machines.
- Understand the physical operation of the different machines sufficient for at least basic fault finding/correction.
- Awareness of the tolerances required for each product.
- Knowledge of safety procedures, manual handling and regulations for machinery operated.
- Basic knowledge of quality standards for different products.
Working conditions:
- PPE is mandatory and provided i.e. safety footwear, eye protection, ear protection (designated areas).
- Monday – Friday shifts.
- 39 hours in an annualized hours pattern.
- Working within a factory environment you may encounter dust and higher levels of noise.
- The nature of the job can be physically demanding i.e. heavy lifting on a regular basis.
Benefits:
- 80% Staff Discount on our products.
- Company Pension.
- 24 days Holiday plus bank holidays.
- Free Parking.
- On-site subsidised canteens.
- Life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Annualised Health Surveillance.
- Annualised Hearing, Lung Function and Blood Pressure Test.
- 2-week Christmas shut down.
We actively celebrate diversity & inclusion across the Moores Furniture Group family. We embrace individuals’ contributions to our business, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. We whole heartedly believe that having a diverse and inclusive culture throughout the business is vital for our future successes.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.87 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application question(s):
- Are you able to reliably commute to Wetherby daily with your own transport?
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 17475
