GRP Operative - Trimmer Bolton, England
Job description
We are currently looking for someone to fill the GRP Operative Role within the Trimming department who is able to learn skills in different departments
Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 16:30 and Friday 07:30 – 15:00
£10.46 per hour
39-hour contract with overtime opportunities at 1.5 times the overtime rate
(can earn £19,500 up to £24,500 per annum)
20 days holiday, plus bank hols per annum
Company pension scheme
We can train you to be a specialist in the GRP sector which is a unique product in a niche market. This post is for individuals who have no experience who are willing to learn new skills but also for any GRP experienced individuals who are looking for a new GRP role
Main Role and Responsibilities:
Trimming
- Working in the trimming room; cutting, measuring, trimming, sanding to a high standard
- You need to be physically fit, as there will be lifting and carrying involved.
Other aspects:
Laminating
- Preparing moulds for manufacture, including maintenance
- Applying release agents to the mould surface prior to manufacture
- Applying glass matting and resin to moulds, hand layup
- Consolidation of fiberglass & resin with rollers ensuring a quality finish
- Releasing of moulded products from mould once cured.
Base Reinforcements
· Cutting wood on a panel saw and cross-cut saw, then glue the wood to the base to add rigidity to the product
Finishing
· Polishing, buffing, sanding, filling air voids with body filler, painting, and spraying
Dispatch
· Quality control, wrapping, making frames to be used on pallets - joinery skills
General Responsibilities
- Working within Health and Safety guidelines.
- Cleaning and maintaining work areas, machinery and site in general.
Preferred Skills
- Previous experience of GRP manufacture is preferred but not essential as full training will be given.
Personal Attributes
- Good timekeeping.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Must have a good temperament with a can-do attitude
- Work using own initiative and within a team
- Understands clean as you go systems with a neat and tidy approach to work
- Strong communication skills – be able to communicate at all levels
- Understand quality
- Must have a flexible approach to work and willing to work overtime at short notice if necessary
Hours
39-hour contract with overtime opportunities at time and a half rate
Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 16:30 and Friday 07:30 – 15:00
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.46 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
Mask wearing recommended and testing if individuals are suffering from Covid-19 symptoms.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bolton, BL4 7JA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 20/02/2023
Reference ID: GRP-TRIM
