Job description
James Walker & Co Ltd is looking to recruit a number of Operators at our manufacturing business unit in Cockermouth, Cumbria.
These roles will be on the two or three shift system and will consist of Operators and Operators specifically carrying out inspection duties.
About us:
James Walker is a global materials engineering specialist. Working in partnership with blue chip customers across the oil and gas, metallurgical, nuclear, biopharmaceutical, marine propulsion, aerospace and renewable energy industries.
With a heritage of innovation built up over 135 years, our business thrives on a culture of technical, operational and service excellence. Driven by a desire to put our people at the heart of amazing engineering.
Main duties of these roles will include but are not limited to:
· Operating all departmental machines.
· Preparing products including make-up and trimming.
· Batch and critical inspection of all products.
· Accurate transaction of stock and materials.
· Use of all measuring equipment including vernier’s, diameter tapes, micro vu’s to inspect finished products to dimensional specification/quality.
· Maintaining details and accurate records relating to specific company/customer specifications.
· Responsibility for quality of own work.
· Contributing towards company and department success including the achievement of KPI’s.
The successful candidates must have:
· Previous experience of working within a manufacturing environment would be preferred but is not essential.
· Basic IT skills.
· A conscientious and flexible approach to duties.
· The ability to pay particular attention to detail and quality of work.
· Have a willingness and enthusiasm to embrace change, look at new ways of working and support continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
· Have a resilient approach and go the extra mile to improve standards and performance.
· Have excellent communication skills along with the ability to build great relationships.
· Have a pro-active approach to work and getting things done.
· Have the ability to problem solve and see tasks through to completion with a right first time attitude.
In return we offer:
· An excellent salary plus shift allowance
· 25 days annual holiday plus Bank Holidays.
· Enrolment into the James Walker Group Personal Pension Plan.
How to apply:
For further information on this vacancy, please contact the HR Department on 01900 823555. To apply, please click on the link to submit your CV and covering letter or alternatively please submit this to: FAO HR Department, James Walker & Co Ltd, Gote Brow, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 0NH.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 04 June 2023.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £20,430.42 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person