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Company Overview

Spartan UK is a leading quarto steel plate re-roller, supplying UK and Northern Europe with a wide range of steel plates suitable for application in numerous industrial sectors, such as construction, bridges, wind turbines etc. Employing 121 people in the £200 ml turnover business we achieved record breaking results last year and due to our continued success, we are looking to recruit Production Operatives to work within our operations department, and ideally with a manufacturing/heavy engineering background.

Job Overview

Reporting to Operational Management, as a Production Operative you will be part of the plant operations team, in the re-rolling of steel plate.

Key requirements

· Be proficient in the operation of company machinery

· Meet the required targets set by Operational Management

· Support the implementation of continuous improvement and lean working

· Adhere to all Health, Safety and Environmental business requirements. They may be required to participate in risk assessments in accordance with the needs of the business and the well-being of other employees.

· Willing to develop skills to boost operational performance

· Have good communication skills

· Have a “Can Do” attitude

· Be able to work unsupervised after training period

· Have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

· Be Self-Motivated

· Be happy to work fixed overtime shifts in line with business requirements

Desirable but not essential

Candidates with the following experience would be at an advantage, however, these skills are not essential as full training will be given.

· Have worked in a Heavy Engineering Environment

· Operated machinery

· Have a valid Forklift Truck Licence

· Have previously used overhead cranes

The following criteria applies to this position

• 3 shift system, 40 hours per week (0600 - 1400, 1400 - 2200, 2200 - 0600 hours rotating) for which a shift premium of 6.5% is applicable.

The above positions are offered initially on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract. Opportunities for permanent positions are available should the candidate demonstrate they meet the operational criteria required

Salary and Benefit package

• Competitive
• Opportunity to earn a KPI based bonus
• Private Healthcare & Medical Cash Plan
• Company Pension
• Death in Service Benefit
• Extensive Benefits Package

If you meet the above criteria and are willing to make your mark in a rewarding environment, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a covering letteror contact me if you require any further information on the role.

Closing date for applications: 21st October 2022

Applicants who meet the requirements for the role will be contacted and may be invited to attend an Interview in line with the Companies Recruitment & Selection Policy.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, it may not be possible to contact all applicants to notify unsuccessful applications.

Data will be processed in line with new GDPR legislation, for recruitment purposes only. Recipients of data will include Spartan HR department. Should a recruitment agency be involved your data will be shared with them. No data will be transferred outside the EEA. Candidate data will be stored by Spartan up until the recruitment process has been completed. Rights of Data subject access remain. There is no automated decision making and profiling within this process. All candidates will be required to provide proof of Right to Work in the UK, be able to meet Brexit guidelines and not require sponsorship as part of the process. No agency requirement at this stage. Please do not contact us.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Salary: £12.12 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gateshead, NE8 2RD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Is your CV updated?
• What is the best telephone number to make a contact with you?

Experience:

• manufacturing: 1 year (required)

Shift availability:

• Day shift (required)
• Night shift (required)
• Overnight shift (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Please submit your updated CV