An exciting opportunity has arisen for a General Operative to join our growing, friendly team at Niftylift! The role is based at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Stonebridge, Milton Keynes.
This is a hands-on role, including shot blasting, fully preparing metal components and operating/maintaining all non-CNC machines.
Niftylift Limited is a private UK company founded in 1985 and is now one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of mobile elevated work platforms. Over 75% of our products are exported through a global sales and dealer network spanning 40+ countries. The business employs over 450 people across three UK centres of excellence manufacturing sites.
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Follow processes and detail any non-conformances.
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Use gauges and measuring equipment for inspection purposes.
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Use jigs and assembly fixtures to manufacture high-quality repetitive components.
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Maintain a clean environment within the department.
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Use correct consumables for preparation and sanding of metal and polymer components before paint/powder application.
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Booking on and off jobs, filling out timesheets and quality check sheets.
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Identifying material surface defects on parts prior to paint/powder application and repairing using adequate products.
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Masking, final paint/powder preparation, handling parts on and off paint runways.
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Moving chassis parts in and out of paint booths.
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Maintaining a high standard of 5s workplace organisation.
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Committed team player with emphasis on flexibility and productivity.
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Good Attention to detail.
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Must be prepared to work regular overtime.
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Ability to read and execute SOP'S to a high standard.
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An appreciation of the Health & Safety hazards within a paint shop, specifically isocyanates & flammable liquids.
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Experience operating within a lean manufacturing/continuous improvement team environment.
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Ability to read, write and communicate at all levels.
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Experience preparing unpainted parts (desirable).
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Welding knowledge (desirable).
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Experience using and maintaining air-fed respiratory equipment (desirable).
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Shot blasting experience (desirable).
This role works on a rotating shift pattern, and the successful candidate will work one week of early shifts followed by one week of late shifts (37.5 hours per week basic):
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Early Shift: 06:00 - 14:00 (Monday - Thursday), 06:00 - 11:30 (Friday).
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Late Shift: 14:00 - 22:00 (Monday - Thursday), 11:00 - 16:30 (Friday).
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Mandatory structured overtime depending on business requirements.
Guaranteed hourly starting rate: £12.86 per hour (rising to a maximum of £13.67 per hour once signed off at specific skill levels)-
Shift Premium: 15% on all basic hours worked (37.5 per week)
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Additional Weekly Bonus: approximately £75 - £100 per week (for ref only), guaranteed at a minimum of £50 oer week, payable when all qualifying criteria are met.
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Overtime: paid at a premium rate (x1.5 or x2.0 depending on hours worked)
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Annual Bonus: £500 per annum (for ref only, based on recent average).
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25 days holiday (rising with service to 30 days) plus bank holidays
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Annual bonus (£500 per annum, based on recent average - for indication only)
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5% contributory pension scheme
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Life insurance scheme
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Health cover scheme
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Staff discounts
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Employee referral scheme
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Discounted gym memberships
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Free on-site parking
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Subsidised refreshments (lunch and drink options)
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Free quarterly company lunches
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Free family events
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On-site changing rooms and showers
