Production Operative - Day Shift Lancaster, England
Job description
Elis is an international multi-service provider, offering textile, hygiene, and facility services solutions. We are a leader in most of the 29 countries in which we operate, employing 52,000 professionals.
We have a fantastic opportunity for committed and motivated Production Operatives to join a company that invests training and development to provide their people with the opportunity to flourish and develop their careers!
Here at Elis, we recognize that our employees are the company’s greatest asset and our investment in our people reflects this. Elis offers a wide range of assignments and career opportunities via a multitude of diverse job roles and career gateways between functions. This vast field of possibilities gives you the opportunity to achieve your career goals.
We have opportunities at the following site/s;
Our Industrial Laundry site is based in Lancaster.
Main Responsibilities:
You will be part of a large, hardworking, friendly team responsible for ensuring that our customers receive outstanding levels of service, and that all work is completed to the highest quality and hygiene standards.
You will be responsible for processing customer flat linen and items using large industrial machinery. The items you will be handling includes, bedding, towels, blankets, scrubs, etc. The tasks can be repetitive and will require concentration skills, attention to detail and a high level of health and safety awareness.
No experience is required. Full training will be provided, and you will have the opportunity to develop the skills of a Multi-Skilled Operative. A personal development plan will be agreed between yourself and management, in which you will have the opportunity to discuss any career aspirations and explore development opportunity. Once you have completed your probationary period, you will have access to apply onto one of the ranges of Apprenticeship courses on offer and the company will continue to support your personal and career development.
What we are looking for:
- Good communications skills are essential, both verbal and written.
- Good level of physical fitness and be comfortable with working on your feet for long periods.
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment.
- Experience of working within a fast-paced production environment (desirable but not essential).
- Great team player and able to take own initiative and be highly responsible.
- Willing to learn new skills.
- Good work ethic.
Why work for Elis? Employee Statement
“Hi I’m Michael Coreless the Production Leader on dayshift for Lancaster. I started working for the company in 2004 as a Production Operative, I was employed in this role for 10 years. I then went on to progress to a Supervisor in which I worked in 2 different department. 4 years later, I was given the opportunity to develop, train and support the business by stepping into the Production Leader role on the nightshift and then in 2018 I took a permanent position as Production Leader on dayshift which I have been doing now for 2 and half years. I have grown as a person and I am succeeding in my career journey. With thanks to the General Manager and my work colleagues and my team; I am always focused and driven in doing my best for the business, my team and myself.”
Employee Recognition
We recognise employees who support the company values and have exemplary performance. Do you want to be awarded the next Employee of the Month? Or be selected as one of our site Chevrons from the Production team. A Chevron is the voice of the colleagues, takes lead of the site Social Calendar for events including – summers events, BBQ’s, Christmas Parties, celebrating observance days, etc. and takes part in an all-expenses paid trip in Europe with the company, with a guest of choice. We also have a refer a friend scheme and employee store discounts! Do you want to know more?
Visit our Linked-In to see what the sites have been up
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Have a browse through our website for more details about who we are and what we do:
https://uk.elis.com/en
Working Schedule and Pay:
- DAY SHIFT - Monday to Friday - 06:00am to 14:30pm.
- £10.92 per hour - standard rate.
- £13.65 per hour - over time rate.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.92-£13.65 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
COVID-19 considerations:
We are fully COVID-19 compliant.
Application question(s):
- This job is quite physical and requires standing on your feet for long period of times, are you comfortable with this?
- Are you available to start immediately?
Experience:
- fast-paced production environment: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
