VEKA UK
Extrusion Operator
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The role
Looking for a rewarding manufacturing career with opportunities to develop and progress? Join VEKA's Extrusion team and play a vital role in producing the high-quality profiles that make us an industry leader. You'll work as part of a supportive team, operating extrusion lines, carrying out quality checks, resolving process issues, and driving continuous improvement. This role requires flexibility to work a rotating 4-shift pattern of 12-hour days (7:00am to 7:00pm) and nights (7:00pm to 7:00am). The starting salary for this role is £33,742.80 per annum.
What you'll do
- Operate extrusion lines to manufacture high-quality PVC-U profiles, ensuring production runs efficiently and safely.
- Monitor product quality through regular visual and dimensional inspections, taking action to resolve issues where required.
- Complete production records and quality documentation accurately in line with company standards and procedures.
- Work closely with colleagues to manage multiple production lines and maintain effective communication across shifts.
- Promote high standards of housekeeping, health and safety, and continuous improvement within the department.
- Develop your skills through structured training, with the opportunity to progress towards a Process Technician role.
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What you'll need
- Able to work a 4-shift system of 12 hour shifts (days 7am-7pm & nights 7pm-7am)
- Enthusiastic with a passion to learn
- Basic machining knowledge would support an application, although not essential
- Quality Awareness
- Looking for a long term career with development opportunities
What you'll get
- Healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Pension (6% employer contribution)
- Annual profit share
- Discounted gym membership
- Free fruit & coffee machines
- Subsidised vending machines
- Cycle to work scheme
What we do
VEKA has been leading the global development of PVCu window systems for over 50 years, through design, innovation and customer focus. With factories in over 40 countries across Europe, Asia and America, VEKA is the world’s largest manufacturer of extruded PVCu products.
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At VEKA, we are more than just a workplace; we are a global community of passionate individuals dedicated to excellence. We are innovators, constantly pushing boundaries to shape the future of our industry. We are collaborators, creating a culture of teamwork, accountability and mutual support. We are committed to the growth and development of our people because we believe that when our employees thrive, so does our organisation.
How We ACT
We have four fundamental values which are at the heart of everything we do. These are not just words, but the very essence of what we do and why we do it. These values – Appreciation, Courage & Ambition, Commitment, Trust & Responsibility – sit at the very core of everything we do, remaining ever-present in each facet of our organisation.
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