Job Opportunity: Production Operative
Join our environmentally friendly Wood Briquettes team at an established biomass-fuelled 2.6MW generation plant located in Eccleshall, Stafford. This role involves working on a 2-shift pattern to produce log briquettes, a sustainable alternative to coal and charcoal for domestic and commercial use.
Job Description:
1. Set up the log press
2. Work in a team of two on the production line within a busy plant environment
3. Monitor the performance of screw presses
4. Ensure automated bunding and strap machine operate efficiently to meet production targets
5. Remove pallets of hot logs into the cooling store using a forklift truck (FLT)
6. Return cooled logs to the wrapping machine for packaging before storage and sale using FLT
The Person:
* Experience in a production operative environment
* Practical knowledge of conveyors and process machines, including changing strap cartridges, film material, and labels (advantageous)
* Basic maintenance skills are essential
* Numerate, literate, and a team player
* Driving a FLT with a valid license is preferred but not essential; training can be provided
* Reliable, willing to learn, and interested in renewable energy
* Must own or have access to a car, as the plant is not accessible via public transport
Benefits:
* Starting salary of £26,400, with potential to earn up to £33,000 based on team production targets (10,000 logs per annum)
* Production target bonus
* Comprehensive 12-week training program for new employees
* Work on a 2 x 12-hour shift pattern (rotas to be discussed at interview)
* Overtime paid at 1.4x salary
* 7 weeks paid holiday allowance
* Scheduled preventative maintenance (PPM) days: 3 days annually
* Additional shifts to cover team members' holidays, paid even if not required to work
* Nest Pension scheme
* Free onsite parking
* Note: No entitlement to carry forward unused annual leave
Location:
Eccleshall, Staffordshire
Salary: £26,400 starting, up to £33,000 including bonuses and benefits
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