Weekend Manufacturing Operative (Cleaning)

January 13, 2024

Job Description


Job title: Weekend Manufacturing Operative (Cleaning)

Company: Gap Personnel

Job description: Manufacturing Operative – Weekend Shift (Cleaning Department)

Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2

Temporary Ongoing

Hours: 33 – 42

£12.47ph plus 22.5% shift allowance (£15.27ph)

Are you after a condensed working week in 2024? Focused on the weekends with great earning potential? If so, then please read on…

We are currently recruiting for Weekend Manufacturing Operatives to work within the Cleaning department based within the manufacturing department at global manufacturing giants Howmet Aerospace, located at Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2.

You will be joining a company of innovators and makers. Howmet are transforming the future of flying and driving with high-performance engineered solutions that are paired with advanced manufacturing expertise. The site help make quieter, more fuel-efficient engines for airplanes and gas turbines. Their market-leading aluminium wheels help trucks save fuel and reduce maintenance while rolling in style.

The role of a Manufacturing Operative is a key position within not only the operations of the site, but also within the supply chain into both the aerospace and gas industries. The site is solely focused on 2 factors: Quality & Safety.

As a Manufacturing Operator your main responsibilities are:

  • High level of focus around EH&S.
  • Attention to detail and strong quality focus.
  • Final inspection of products
  • Operating of machinery for loading and process of components
  • Management of department machinery, test runs and identifying any faults
  • Working flexibly within a small team to ensure all process roles are covered.
  • Following Howmet Business System (HSB) principles to drive strong product efficiency. (Participating in problem solving and improvement activities).
  • To carry out any other reasonable duty as may be required.

Manufacturing Operative Benefits:

  • Superb on-site facilities such as – subsidised hot food canteen, multiple vending machines and break-out areas
  • Temp to Perm opportunities
  • Excellent career progression routes
  • Free carpark
  • Additional local food amenities

Shifts and Pay Rates:

  • Friday to Sunday 6pm – 6am, 34.5hrs / 6am – 6pm with 1 x 6.5 hour day every 4 weeks
  • Training will be carried out Monday to Friday on a 2 shift rotation (6am to 2pm & 2pm to 10pm)
  • £12.47ph plus 22.5% shift allowance (£15.27ph)

Within this department, you will benefit from having experience or transferable skills such as; Previous workshop experience, shot blasting experience, use of hand tools engineering background, finishing, polishing, machine preparation and finishing. There will be plenty opportunities for overtime.

Successful candidates will be a pro-active team worker, liaising and co-operating with all members of staff. Operate within the confines of company policy and procedure requirements, including integrity and confidentiality in respect of the business. Abide by health and safety legislation in respect of yourself and others.

All suitable candidates will complete a site interview, medical health assessment, drug & alcohol test and induction prior to starting their assignment.

If this Manufacturing Operative role sounds the job for you then please click APPLY, and a member of our friendly team will be in touch!

gap personnel is operating as a recruitment business.

Expected salary: £27 – 15.27 per hour

Location: Exeter

Job date: Fri, 29 Dec 2023 23:49:58 GMT

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