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The Seagate Derry / Londonderry Manufacturing site has been open for 30 years this year. We have over 1400 people working in our facility which is among the most advanced in the world, in the design, development, and volume manufacturing of recording heads.
In the role of Manufacturing Specialist, you will be working in one of our cleanroom areas and on groundbreaking technology, including working with state-of-the-art cleanroom toolsets. There is undeniable career growth within our Manufacturing site if you aspire for career development and promotion.
About the role - you will:
The Seagate Manufacturing facility in Derry / Londonderry currently has an exciting opportunity for numerous Manufacturing Specialists (Production Operators) to join our team. The roles are permanent full-time opportunities, working 12 hour rotating shifts to include both days and nights over a 28-day period.
In total you will work on average 42 hours in a week, and you will also be paid a 25% shift allowance for working these hours, on top of a competitive salary. (Annual earnings of £28,217.28 + 25% shift allowance = Total £35,271.60 annually).
The role is on-site based and the work environment you will be working in, is within a cleanroom environment. You will be required to wear complete clean room protective clothing in this environment.
You will also be entitled to many other company benefits –
* Health – Private Healthcare, Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational health services, Employee assistance programmes, Group income protection and On-site gym/ exercise classes.
* Work Life Balance – Annual leave, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave.
* Finance – Pension – employer contributory scheme, Life assurance, Employee stock purchase plan, Competitive base pay, Company bonus scheme, Reward and recognition, Perks at work discount programmes, Free car-parking, Subsidised on-site café.
* Career – Degree / non degree assistance Externally accredited training and development opportunities, Service awards.
You Will:
* You will be working as part of the Springtown Manufacturing team. You will be responsible for operating a variety of machines in a 24/7 production environment within our wafer fabrication facility, producing recording heads for data storage products.
* You will perform machine tending operations to ensure that the machines are utilised to their optimum level and that the production goals for the site are met.
* You will be working within a cell of 3-4 people on shift within the larger shift team.
* You will perform your tasks across a 12-hours shift pattern that will include days, nights, and weekends.
* You will follow all Health & Safety rules and regulations that the facility has in place.
* You must always wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
* Perform to meet departmental goals and quality targets.
* Be motivated to work in a team and contribute to your team’s success.
* Help identify and eliminate problems.
* Assist in simplification and/or improvements of procedures, techniques or processes.
* Adhere to all relevant documentation systems used in the production procedure.
* Observe Clean room and wafer handling etiquette.
* Utilising tools to their optimum level.
* Undertake training as required.
About you:
* You will have exceptional attention to detail.
* Be a team player.
* Have great communication skills.
* You are reliable and punctual.
* You have basic computer skills.
* You must be able to work 12-hour shifts, including days, nights and weekends to our fixed rota.
* You’re highly motivated and passionate about working in a team and contributing to your team’s success.
Your experience includes:
* You must have at least 2 years of previous work experience and/or 2 years Manufacturing / Production experience.
You must demonstrate on your Cover Letter or CV how you meet the qualifications criteria set out in the job description identified above.
Full training will be provided in this role. You will have a 12-month Probationary period.
If you feel that you’re up for the challenge to be part of our team, then we would love to hear from you.
Complete your online application (if someone at Seagate recommended you, please add their name in as a referred employee. Input their name into the online application form).
Selection Process:
1st stage – In the first step of our selection process you will be asked to complete an aptitude test and a “Following Instructions” assessment. This will be held on Wednesday 4th & Thursday 5th December, with multiple time slots available throughout each day. You'll receive a link to book in your on-site assessments once the role has closed for all applications. (You will be required to come in on-site in our Derry / Londonderry location, to complete this). You will also have a short tour of our facilities during this visit. The total length of visit will be approximately two hours. (If you have already completed and passed the aptitude test within the past 8 months, you will not be required to take this test again. If you did not pass this stage, you will have the opportunity to re-sit this test again).
2nd Stage – We will bring the top number of candidates through to a Behavioural Based Interview, where you’ll be asked a set of questions designed to give us examples of how you performed in the work environment in the past, with the logic that past performance predicts future performance (e.g. Tell me about a time when you were part of a high performing team). The questions will be linked to our core values, Innovation, Inclusion, Integrity. You'll receive a link to book in your on-site interview once all assessments have been completed. (You will be required to come in on-site, to complete this).
3rd Stage – If you are successful in obtaining a position at Seagate, you will undergo an occupational medical assessment. This is part of our company pre-employment checks.
If you require additional support or reasonable adjustments during the assessment or interview stage, please contact us.
Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on 3rd December 2024.
Please note that you must be eligible to live and work in the UK. The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Location:
Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
Our site in Derry/Londonderry is one of the largest manufacturers in the area and we’re proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work.
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