Labourer

Wakefield

5 days ago

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Overview:

The Labourer will provide proactive support by carrying out various duties to ensure the business meets its objectives. The role will include working in a team or on your own within a multiple of departments.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out any duties as and when requested by the Progress & Goods In Manager
Adapt to a variety of tasks which could include operating machinery, cleaning our premises, and other general duties
General daily upkeep of the workshop and other areas
Moving equipment / products around our premises
Assist other Sewtec personnel with key tasks as and when requested
Ensure our premises and yard is maintained in and safe and tidy environment
Assist in unloading deliveries as and when required
Operate manual and lifting equipment when requested
Operate counterbalance (FLT) when required
Ensure the shop floor work environment is clean and is conducive to product and service quality using motorised cleaning equipment
Segregate waste into correct containers
Liaise and work in partnership with all other functions
Undertake additional responsibilities and tasks as required

Qualifications
Experience in an engineering environment preferred
FLT License

Key Skills & Abilities:
Able to operate machinery
Transfer of products and deliveries by utilising FLT and pallet truck
Working knowledge and general awareness of health and safety issues
Ability to provide quality information within deadlines
Proactive interaction with other functions
Team-player and ability to work on own initiative
Attention to detail

What we offer:

In AIR , we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional development, including flexible work arrangements, company bonus, maternity and paternity leave, pension plan, training support, and various wellness initiatives.

About AIR:

Established 2023, Automated Industrial Robotics Inc from Los Angeles, USA and funded by ARES Management private equity group, AIR is a trusted automation partner empowering our customers to innovate, produce and scale through technology-enabled manufacturing. Our five-hundred-person world-class team operates across 350,000 sq ft of advanced manufacturing space in four facilities spanning America and Europe. With centralized engineering, technology and support, we deliver transformative automation solutions that increase quality, production and efficiency

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