Manufacturing Production Operative

Sherburn in Elmet
11 months ago
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GPS Recruitment have a role with an engineering company offering a position in the engineering world, with best-in-class manufacturing techniques including CNC machining, Fibre laser technology and Robotics, providing full on the job training to the right person.

This role will be working in a dedicated team within the Laser (Afters Shift) Department,

Monday to Thursday: 1:00pm to 11:30pm, (occasional weekend work will be required).

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting & working with both laser operator

• Picking Materials / Quality & Quantity checks

• Loading / unloading of machines. Packing and labelling

• Operate mechanical handling equipment, forklift, tools and machinery.

• All tasks undertaken are conducted with due diligence and high levels of accuracy, efficiency and customer service are maintained.

• Be aware of and observe all security and Health & Safety at Work regulations and requirements, wear protective clothing, footwear and equipment as provided and report all near misses and unsafe acts to your Team Leader.

Desired Skills & Experience

• FLT licence.

• Previous Manual Handling experience.

• Highly motivated, with a pro-active approach to workload

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