Nonwovenn - Machine Operator - Vacancies!
Do you have previous production/machine operation and manufacturing experience which you could bring to an expanding organisation?
Do you fancy earning additional £1,200 via our successful joining scheme?
We are looking for highly motivated and proactive Machine Operators to run high speed production assets within a continuous manufacturing process (24/7)
About us:
Nonwovenn is one of the southwest’s largest privately owned manufacturing business employing over 240 people. We are incredibly successful having grown 35% in the last two years with plans to grow a further 100% in the next three years. We are a business that is proud to contribute to harm reduction globally by making innovative specialised nonwoven fabrics in the medical, packaging, industrial and personal protection markets.
With a target turnover of over £60M this year, we are on a mission to increase production capacity, exceed our customers' demands and deliver high-quality bespoke products.
Through ongoing investment in our people and manufacturing assets we have an ongoing growth strategy and so we need the right individuals to support us on this journey.
What do we offer:
The successful Machine Operator will receive support and development which will provide you with an excellent opportunity to further yourself and progress your career within a growing business. We are also proud at developing and growing our people within the business, giving them every chance to succeed with their career aspirations.
We want to employ individuals that will support our growth strategy and allow us to drive the business forward. Our aim is to become an employer of choice and be a champion for product excellence. You will receive fully tailored, in-house training that will allow you to become a competent operator on our assets. We are also offering competitive benefits, a warm and supportive culture, modern amenities in the workplace and the chance to progress your career further with the business.
We believe in employing skilled and talented individuals. We offer lucrative joining bonus when you come on board with us!
Benefits:
- Competitive rate of pay (Trainee rate is at £13.39, raising to £15.91 when fully trained) and possibility to earn up to £1.25ph extra for being Multiskilled Operator!
- Joining bonus - £1,200 if you qualify!
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Guaranteed Christmas and New Year Shutdown
- Free on site parking
- On site canteen with variety of meals and drinks selection
- Wellbeing 360 - our new platform that offers range of health and wellbeing benefits, such as on demand GP service, discounts for hundreds of online and high street retailers, wellness platform for you and immediate family 24/7, mental health support and many many more
- Bike2work scheme
- Provision of company uniform
The Role:
As Machine Operator, you will be responsible for running machinery in a fast-paced production environment. Your duties will include operating a variety of machinery to produce high quality fabrics to customer specifications. You will be responsible for maintaining our high-quality standards and minimising waste and downtime. This role involves Data entry on various systems, accurately recording production data for use throughout the business, using the Company’s in-house computer system.
Once you become fully trained and competent to run our assets, part of your role will be to share that knowledge and train our existing staff or new joiners.
Full training will be given on both the process and role, but previous manufacturing experience would be extremely useful.
You will work an average of 42 hours per week on a rotating 12 hour shift pattern: 4 on 4 off, (2 days/2 nights followed by 4 days off). Shift start and finish times are: 06:45 to 18:45 for day shift, 18:45 to 06:45 for night shift.
Salary is paid monthly.
The Candidate:
· Previous machine/production/ operator experience
. Very good awareness of Health & Safety practice
· Previous experience of working night shifts would be beneficial
· Happy to work within a fast-moving production environment
· Looking for a career within manufacturing
· Textile manufacturing knowledge would be useful but is not essential
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £34,750.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bridgwater TA6 4NZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Machine Operator: 2 years (preferred)
- Manufacturing: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
