Production Operative

Production Operative
Location: Royston
Contract length: 6 month (likely to extend with potential to go permanent)
Rates: between circa £11ph and £13ph

A market leading engineering business operating in the Biotech and Pharmaceutical industries are seeking a Production Operative to be responsible for the hands on assembly and testing of products. You will also work with the production team and other internal functions to continuously identify design , process and efficiency improvements. The goal is to ensure work is completed to required timescales, output and quality targets

Training can be provided for the right candidate. Some experience within a production/ manufacturing environment is desirable.

Responsibilities of Production Operative

• Hand assembly of intricate plastic and metallic products

• Manage high quality build in an efficient manner

• Follow defined processes, accurately

• Prepare the materials required for weekly production

• Ensure that production documentation is correctly recorded and is kept up to date.

• Effectively communicate with the Team Leader to maintain the efficiency of the cell(s).

• Ensure that the production tooling is in good operable condition and report / liaise with engineering if repairs are required

• Pack completed consumables in the correct packaging

• Enter data into the production records as required

Essential Skills for Production Operative

• Working with others to resolve technical difficulties

• Excellent attention to details

• Good knowledge of quality , cost , efficiency and safety

• Able to follow a fixed process without deviation

• Good verbal communication skills

• Ability to work in a clean and controlled environment

• Professional , safety conscientious manner

• Health and safety aware

• Good verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Experience of working in a manufacturing, production or assembly environment

• Computer literate - MS Excel and Outlook

• Good written communication skills