Production Operative

Starting rate of between £11.50 to £12.50 per hour plus transparent structured development pathway with skills-related pay increases.

£10 per day shift allowance – rotating between 0600-1400 or 1400-2200 on a weekly basis.

37 hours Monday – Friday with weekday overtime at time and a third, Saturdays 1.5 and double time Sundays.

33 days’ holiday, profit share, contributory pension + other benefits package.

Location – Whetstone, Leicester (LE8)

Base Materials is an expert in high-performance syntactic materials for a wide range of industries including automotive, aerospace, foundry, manufacturing, marine, motorsport, rail and subsea.

Customers are at the heart of what we do. Our proven high-quality solutions are engineered to meet challenging application requirements.

What sets us apart is our technical expertise, in-house capabilities, materials understanding and application experience. Our technical experience and wide range of advanced materials enable us to support our customers from an initial concept through to the completion of the project.

We provide solutions for some of the most recognisable brands in the world. Our team is dynamic in responding to changes within the industries we operate, through product development, collaboration and technical support.

Day-to-day operation of the raw materials production line for tooling board. Completing final finishing processes and quality inspections to the end product to ensure quality assurance standards are met.

Key Tasks/ Accountabilities

• Operate automated and manual plant and machinery.
• Carry out quality assurance checks and report any imperfections.
• Ensure continuous monitoring/review of operations and product to ensure quality assurance.
• Use lift trucks to move raw materials and finished goods around the facility as necessary.
• Carry out housekeeping and basic maintenance duties.
• Report any incidents of non-conformance to Line Manager.
• Use computer systems to track stock levels and product lifecycle data.
• Adhere to Production Schedules and Standard Operating Procedures in order to produce product in line with quality specifications and on time.
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations at all times, taking responsibility for safety of self and others, reporting concerns or hazards immediately.
• Maintain records in line with audit requirements and established procedures.

The Successful Applicant

Essential

• Basic literacy and numeracy.
• Working within a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Carrying out quality inspections.

Desirable

• Valid counterbalance licence.
• Experience within a composites materials manufacturing environment.
• Recent fork-lift truck driving.
• Application of 5S.
• Principles of 6-sigma and lean manufacturing.

Key Personal Attributes / Behavioural Competencies

• A willingness to learn and be part of a friendly, dedicated and hardworking team
• A strong work ethic and accountability
• Strong team work skills
• Positive and professional attitude
• ‘Can do’ attitude
• Flexible
• Proactive
• An eye for detail and focus on quality control
• Multi-tasker
• Good Communication

If you feel this role looks right for you and you want to join our team, it is time to get your application started. Please apply through this advert with an up-to-date CV and covering letter stating your salary requirements and why you feel you are suitable for the role.