Workshop Labourer Pudsey, England
Job description
Founded in 1899, Newton Derby have a long history of delivering generator solutions for technically demanding projects around the world. We are a division of Winder Power Group, a leading power and distribution transformer manufacturing company based in Yorkshire, Pudsey LS28.
Newton Derby designs and manufactures excitation and generator solutions for numerous market sectors.
Newton Derby is growing rapidly and are providing an excellent opportunity for a Workshop Operative to join the team in Pudsey LS28.
Working hours: Start 0730hrs to 1615hrs Monday to Thursday & 0730hrs to 12 noon on Friday, 37.5 hours a week. These working hours are subjected to our flexi time policy.
** 3 months temporary contract, could go permanent to the right candidate**
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Ensure excellent standard of housekeeping is maintained.
- Collaborate with team members to complete assigned tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Emptying of waste bins and disposal of contaminated waste.
- Paint preparation, packing & assembly of machines.
- Carry out reasonable ad-hoc duties requested by your direct Line Manager or the Management Team;
- Promote teamwork and co-operation at all times, both within individual depots and right across the entire Winder Power group;
- Safeguard all Company assets;
- Treat all other employees and all our customers professionally and with respect;
Qualifications/Skills required for the role:
- Previous experience with power tools and hand tools is preferred
- Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physically demanding tasks
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment
- Overhead crane certification (Desired however, full training will be given)
- Folk truck licence (Desired however, full training will be given)
- Previous experience, especially in particular industry (preferred)
- Flexible to work late and weekends on short notice.
Personal characteristics/Attributes required:
- Good communication skills and the ability to connect naturally with people;
- To be able to work well using own initiative and as part of a team;
- Ability to ensure the work gets done in a timely and effective manner;
- Ability to follow all Company policies and procedures;
- Ability to track the performance of training programmes, write reports and recommend strategies for improvement;
- Ability to understand and implement written and verbal instructions given;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Attention to detail and critical thinking skills
- Self-motivated.
We offer:-
- 25 working days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays;
- Company Pension 3%, employees contribute 5%
- Flexi time policy;
- BUPA mental health wellbeing package;
- Free Counselling Service;
- Onsite Welfare facilities;
- Death in service scheme;
- Onsite Parking;
- Bike to Work Scheme.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on business needs.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Salary: £10.73 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Pudsey: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Labourer: 2 years (preferred)
- Manual handling: 4 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- Overhead Crane Certificate (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
