Production Operative / Ply Cutter

Production Operative / Ply Cutter

Pay: £13.17 per hour
Location: Chadderton OL9
Shift Pattern: 3 on, 3 off – Days
Hours: 6:00am – 6:10pm (11.6 hours per shift)
Weekends: Included depending on the shift rotation.

Breaks: 2 x 15-minute paid breaks and a 35-minute unpaid lunch break.

Training Period: For the first 4 weeks, you will work a rotating Monday–Friday shift pattern:

• Week 1: 6:00am – 2:10pm

• Week 2: 2:00pm – 10:10pm

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Production Operative / Ply Cutter to join a busy manufacturing site in Chadderton.

This is an opportunity to join an established and growing business, offering a long-term position, training and the potential to secure permanent employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a range of production machinery safely and efficiently, including cutting, heat seaming, perforating, slitting and stitching equipment.

• Set up and operate the Ply Cutter, ensuring correct start points, materials and quantities are used.

• Pick and collect materials from the warehouse and prepare them for cutting.

• Lay up materials accurately, checking for defects before production.

• Enter job details into the computer system and produce labels as required.

• Inspect finished products and identify and isolate any items that do not meet quality standards.

• Maintain a clean, tidy and organised working environment, ensuring work areas are prepared for the next shift.

• Follow company Health & Safety procedures and report any hazards promptly.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with computer-aided machinery (CNC) is beneficial. No programming experience is required, just the ability to navigate the system.

• Good attention to detail and an understanding of quality standards.

• Ability to carry out the physical tasks involved in the role, including reaching, stretching and safely accessing machinery.

• Reliable, organised and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Good communication skills and a commitment to timekeeping.

• A positive and practical approach to work, with a willingness to learn new processes.

When Permanent, You'll Receive:

• 25 days' annual leave plus your birthday off (after 12 months' service).

• Monthly company profit-related bonus (not guaranteed).

• Standard auto-enrolment pension.

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