Production Operative
Our client is seeking reliable, motivated and hardworking Production Operators to join their state-of-the-art electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility in Sunderland. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop a career within advanced manufacturing, offering competitive pay, company benefits and the opportunity to gain valuable experience working with specialist production machinery and technology.
Salary & Shifts:
Salary: £25,817 – £33,562 per annum, including applicable shift allowance
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract, Full-Time
Pay Rates:
- Basic Salary: Starting from £25,817 per annum
- Salary Including Shift Allowance: Up to £33,562 per annum
Shift Pattern:
- Full-time working hours
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary
- Shift allowance where applicable
- Company benefits package
- Opportunity to work in a modern, advanced manufacturing facility
- Experience working with specialist production machinery and technology
- Opportunities to develop new manufacturing and technical skills
- Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives
- Supportive team-based working environment
Requirements:
- Reliable, punctual and dependable
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong commitment to workplace health & safety
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
- Willingness to learn new skills and develop technical knowledge
- Comfortable working with specialist production machinery and equipment
- Able to adapt to changing production requirements
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- Positive attitude towards achieving production and quality targets
- Comfortable working in a busy manufacturing environment
- Able to follow standard operating procedures and quality requirements
- Willingness to participate in training and continuous improvement activities
Job Role:
- Operate and monitor complex manufacturing machinery and production equipment
- Carry out assembly work across different stages of the battery manufacturing process
- Ensure production equipment is operated safely and efficiently
- Conduct regular quality checks throughout the manufacturing process
- Inspect components and finished products to ensure required quality standards are maintained
- Carry out Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities
- Perform first-line maintenance duties in accordance with training and company procedures
- Identify and report machinery faults, production issues or quality concerns
- Follow written and verbal instructions when operating specialist equipment
- Work efficiently to achieve individual and company production targets
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, efficiency and quality
- Maintain accurate production and quality records where required
- Escalate operational issues to the Production Supervisor
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment
- Follow all company health & safety procedures and policies
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the production department
- Undertake additional reasonable duties as requested by management