Machine Operator

Our client, based in Houghton Le Spring, is currently undergoing significant investment to increase capacity and install world leading environmental controls. As a result, they are currently recruiting Process Operators to join the team, working in various locations within the facility.

This role will become a permanent position upon successful completion of a qualifying temporary period.

Duties & responsibilities:

* Must be safety focussed, demonstrate good safety behaviours and be comfortable to raise safety concerns should they arise.

* Experience of working with chemicals and COSHH would be an advantage. Must be comfortable wearing PPE including a full face mask when required (no facial hair permitted).

* Required to operate various critical processes including i) impregnation and drying plant, ii) thermal processing equipment and iii) onsite effluent treatment facility.

* Required to perform in line testing on manufactured product and quality assurance checks.

* Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping on production equipment and within production areas.

* Running Machines and working from specifications.

Requirements:

* Minimum of 2 years demonstrable manufacturing experience as a process operator.

* GCSE English and Maths or equivalent NVQ.

* Forklift license would be desirable but not essential as training will be given.

Benefits:

Our client is offering a com...