Production Operative Hawick, Scotland
Job description
Marlin is an equal opportunities employer with an exciting opportunity for hard working people to join our team in Hawick.
Marlin Industries has an exciting opportunity for Production Operatives to join the team at our Hawick site in our Plywood/Winding section. Joining us on a full time, permanent basis, you will be required to work the following hours: Week 1 - 6am-3pm Monday – Thursday and 6am-2pm on Friday, Week 2 - 3pm-12am Monday to Thursday and 2pm-10pm Friday.
Starting salary is dependent on skill set and experience. Progression can also be made to go onto a supervisor role within the company and into management through Personal development plans
Holiday entitlement is flexible and can be taken in as little as 15 minute increments rather than complete or half days.
You will be rewinding different lengths of cable onto plywood reels, wooden drums or as a coil & Assembling plywood reels
Marlin Industries offers a unique and comprehensive range of packaging products and services to the cable industry.
The Production operative is an important role and one which can have an impact on the efficiency of activities across the business. Operatives must work closely with each other as well as their team leader & manager to achieve individual and departmental goals in relation to earnings, Health & safety, quality and environmental aspects. As the people “doing” the job day to day, the operative’s ideas and initiatives are considered valuable and essential not only to the development and success of the department but also to the continuous improvement and growth of the whole organisation.
Key responsibilities of our Production Operatives:
- Carry out production requirements in line with training, work instructions, customer specifications, relevant operational procedures and the company’s Health & safety policy
- Use the appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing necessary to safely carry out your duties, maintain the equipment and clothing in good condition and report any defects or loss to your team leader
- Report all accidents, incidents / problems and near-misses using the appropriate form
- Ensure high standards of quality for all work produced by regular monitoring throughout shift
- Identify & control non-conforming product, and record scrap from production in line with the correct procedures
- Maintain a tidy work area and good housekeeping standards throughout the shift
- Inspect all tools and equipment in your work area regularly, store in the correct place and report any defects to your team leader
- Carry out the necessary actions to prevent environmental damage during manufacturing activities and in the event of an environmental incident (i.e. segregation of waste and control of spillages)
- Other appropriate tasks as allocated by the shift team leader or Manager
Skills, knowledge and experience required by our Production Operatives:
Essential:
- Numerate & Literate
- Good communication skills (oral and written)
- Ability to work as part of a team or with minimum supervision when required
- Hard working with a high degree of self motivation
- Able to work to deadlines and under pressure
- Good awareness of safety requirements associated with a busy yard environment
- Problem solving skills
Desirable:
- An understanding / experience of production & quality issues
- Experience of SAP computer system (Training can be provided)
Why not click apply today to become our one of our Production Operatives – don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity to join us.
No Agencies please, if you are an agency please respect our policy of no cold calling.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £25,675.92 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Application question(s):
- Will you pass a drugs & alcohol test on induction?
Work Location: In person
