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Kinetic plc

Production Machine Operative

St Helens
£24.8k – £26.8k/yr
Posted 10 days ago
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£24804 - £26793 per annum

St. Helens, England, North West

Production Machine Operative

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Kinetic are recruiting Production Machine Operatives on behalf of a well-established and expanding manufacturing business based in St Helens. Part of a successful group specialising in bespoke equipment for telecoms networks, the company has built a strong reputation for quality and innovation and continues to grow year on year. These are excellent permanent opportunities to join a fast-paced production environment, playing a key role in the manufacturing process of specialist cabinets. You will be responsible for ensuring products are prepared and completed to the required quality standards, workflow procedures, and customer specifications before progressing to the next stage of production.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Understand and follow route cards
  • Select the appropriate PEM inserts for different jobs
  • Carry out manual handling duties, including moving materials safely
  • Keep machinery clean, functional, and well-maintained
  • Assist with maintaining inventory and ensuring the work area is clean and organised
  • Liaise with the line manager or supervisor, reporting any issues and suggesting improvements
  • Adhere to all health & safety procedures and compliance standards
  • Safely set pressure levels on the Haeger insert machine in line with the PEM inserts being used

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Key Skills & Competencies:

  • Experience reading and understanding engineering drawings
  • Strong team player with a positive attitude
  • Excellent communication and time management skills

Details:

  • Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 3:30pm / Friday: 7:00am - 12:30pm
  • Permanent position
  • Salary dependent on experience
  • Holidays and company benefits included

These are excellent opportunities to join a busy and supportive company offering long-term stability and development. If you are looking for a new opportunity within manufacturing and production, please apply today.

Kinetic plc is a recruitment consultancy with over 40 years' experience supporting the engineering, manufacturing and technical sectors. All applications are handled with care. While we aim to contact suitable candidates, due to high application volumes this may not always be possible; however, CVs will be retained for future opportunities.

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Job Reference: 972525

Contact: Caroline Bagot

Tel: 0161 874 1645

caroline.bagot@kinetic-plc.co.uk

Kinetic are recruiting Production Machine Operatives on behalf of a well-established and expanding manufacturing business based in St Helens. Part of a successful group specialising in bespoke equipment for telecoms networks, the company has built a strong reputation for quality and innovation and continues to grow year on year. These are excellent permanent opportunities to join a fast-paced production environment, playing a key role in the manufacturing process of specialist cabinets. You will be responsible for ensuring products are prepared and completed to the required quality standards, workflow procedures, and customer specifications before progressing to the next stage of production.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Understand and follow route cards
  • Select the appropriate PEM inserts for different jobs
  • Carry out manual handling duties, including moving materials safely
  • Keep machinery clean, functional, and well-maintained
  • Assist with maintaining inventory and ensuring the work area is clean and organised
  • Liaise with the line manager or supervisor, reporting any issues and suggesting improvements
  • Adhere to all health & safety procedures and compliance standards
  • Safely set pressure levels on the Haeger insert machine in line with the PEM inserts being used

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Key Skills & Competencies:

  • Experience reading and understanding engineering drawings
  • Strong team player with a positive attitude
  • Excellent communication and time management skills

Details:

  • Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 3:30pm / Friday: 7:00am - 12:30pm
  • Permanent position
  • Salary dependent on experience
  • Holidays and company benefits included

These are excellent opportunities to join a busy and supportive company offering long-term stability and development. If you are looking for a new opportunity within manufacturing and production, please apply today.

Kinetic plc is a recruitment consultancy with over 40 years' experience supporting the engineering, manufacturing and technical sectors. All applications are handled with care. While we aim to contact suitable candidates, due to high application volumes this may not always be possible; however, CVs will be retained for future opportunities.

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Skills

Reading engineering drawings
Teamwork
Communication
Time management
Manual handling
Machine maintenance
Inventory management
Health & safety compliance

Location

St Helens, England, United Kingdom

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