General Operative

GENERAL OPERATIVE

SANDIACRE NG10 5AN

UP TO 33075 DOE (INCLUDING SHIFT ALLOWANCE)

2 Shift Pattern:

Days: Monday to Thursday 06:00 13:40 & Friday 06:00 13:00

Afters: Monday to Thursday 13:35 21:15 & Friday 12:55 19:55

Are you a hands-on General Operative with experience operating machinery hand tools and plant equipment Do you take pride in working safely efficiently and as part of a production team If so Progress Rail would love to hear from you. Were looking for a motivated individual to support our production operations and help deliver against our manufacturing plan.

THE ROLE:
As a General Operative you will be required to:

• Work under the direction of Team Leader/ Production Supervisor as required.
• Use correct measuring tools for the task in hand (including tape verniers calipers gauges and templates).
• Safely operate multiple machines once training has been provided such as bandsaws portable saws presses forge flash butt welding Electro slag welding)
• Use hand grinding tools such as angle grinders and die grinders.
• Operates overhead cranes to move rails and products onto machines or as required within training methods provided.
• Ensure compliance with Company procedures as required including quality safety and environmental management processes.
• Maintain a tidy working environment in accordance with Company and legislative requirements. Assess and prioritise work tasks to facilitate minimum machine down time and ensure workflow continuity.
• Safe use of Forklift and Sideloader vehicles

THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal General Operative:

• Awareness of Safety Health Environmental and Quality issues
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude and the ability to quickly adapt to changing production priorities
• Basic engineering qualification or experience
• Able to read and work to engineering drawings
• Ability to work under pressure to deadlines and targets
• Experience in the use of hand/ power tools (desirable)    

BENEFITS:

• Up to 33075 DOE (including shift allowance)
• Company funded external qualifications where relevant for the role
• Tailored training to help you learn and develop
• Annual professional membership funded by the Company where relevant for the role
• 33 days holiday per annum pro rata (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
• Company pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Life assurance cover 3.5 x salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership up to 25% off across 4000 UK gyms
• Fuel Card save 2-3p per litre on across 3500 UK fuel stations including BP Esso and Shell
• Various employee recognition schemes

ABOUT PROGRESS RAIL:

Progress Rail a Caterpillar company is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD locomotives engines and technologies railcars trackwork fasteners signalling rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.

Progress Rails deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States Canada Mexico Brazil Germany Italy Australia China Germany India South Africa the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom we are committed to serving our customers.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this role please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre site.

We would politely request no agencies please.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time