Job Description
Production Operative
10% Company Pension, Free Gym Membership, Onsite Parking, Good Transport Links, Small Business, Career Progression.
Wells Plastics is a busy 24/7 plastic additives and masterbatch manufacturing company based in Stone, Staffordshire. Due to further expansion, we now require permanent fulltime process operators. Previous experience is an advantage but not a necessity as full training will be given.
As part of a small team all our staff are highly valued with many employees being with us for 10+ years.
Working in a factory environment you will be responsible for recording, weighing and mixing materials, including chemicals for machine processing, then bagging off and stacking finished product on pallets.
Shift patterns:
4 x 12-hour nights (6pm / 6:15pm / 6:30pm to 6am /6.15am / 6:30am) followed by 4 days off, then 4 x 12-hour days ( 6am /6.15am / 6:30am to 6pm / 6:15pm / 6:30pm ) followed by 4 days off.
Duties:
· Running plastic processing machines (twin screw extruders)
· Booking material on and off
· Mixing materials using blenders
· Bagging and stacking finished goods
· Cleaning down of machines after use
· Working on your own initiative and as part of a team
· Communicating effectively
· Understanding and carrying out basic Health & Safety measures
This is an entry level position:
Level 1 Operator = £13.30 per hour - probation 3 months
Level 2 Operator = £ 14.30 per hour - average progress to L2 would be 3 months
Level 3 Operator = £15.30 per hour – average progress to L3 would be 1 year
We also offer a bonus scheme, generous company pension, gym membership and 20 shifts holiday.
Note:
· Some of the chemicals handled on site are hazardous – however all training and PPE will be provided.
· The factory operates loud machines requiring ear protection to be worn at all times
· The ideal candidate will need to be physically fit and have reasonable English and maths skills.
Work remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £13.30-£15.30 per hour
Production Manager
Alan Sweetmore
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £13.75-£15.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free fitness classes
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Loyalty bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stone, ST15 0SR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Production & Assembly Occupations: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location