Whitwell

Essential Recruitment are currently working alongside a reputable company based in Whitwell, Derbyshire for two quarry site operatives. This role is very varied and you will work on different departments weekly. Operatives will work an average of 46 hours per week but will be contracted to 48hr with the 2 hours used periodically to provide sickness cover etc.

Hours and pay:

* £33,906 Per Annum

* Normal working hours are 6am to 3 pm Monday to Thursday 6am till 4pm on a Friday, with shift work available (4 on 4 off 12hrs) to cover the shift assistant's holidays/sickness.

Company benefits:

* Bupa Medical programme

* Annual pay review every April

* Annual Bonus scheme - based on performance, health and safety and attendance.

Main duties:

* Day-to-day operation of the laboratory process - sampling and testing to agreed schedules, following relevant procedures including work instructions, and laboratory training instructions.

* Reporting and releasing quality data - inputting technical data onto spreadsheets, maintaining databases and other records with up-to-date analysis results.

* Laboratory quality systems - maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment to ensure all equipment is fit for purpose.

* Assisting the Team Leaders and Kiln Burners to achieve continual smooth operation of the kilns and auxiliary plant to maximize plant efficiently and help achieve productivity targets.

* Bulk loading of products - loading of containers and IBCs in a safe and timely manner.

* Material handling - Handling of lime-based products, including the operation of site vehicles and equipment and heavy plant.

* Site hygiene duties - Ensuring the site maintains a high standard and minimises Health & Safety risk to personnel and assisting with continual site improvement projects.

* Ensure all tasks are carried out with regards to the associated Risk Assessments, COSHH Assessments, SSOW's and Permits to Work.

* Assisting in the loading bay for day to day loading and bagging requirements

* Assisting with additional sampling, testing and/or other duties as and when required.

* SAP - having an understanding on sap notification and how to raise them for production and maintenance requests.

Ideal candidate:

* Keen desire to learn - all candidates will be put through onsite training and gain in house counterbalance, dumper and shovel licenses.

* Flexibility - candidates must be happy to put up shifts for holidays or sick - this is planned and us around 20/30 additional shifts a year.

* Health and safety conscious

* Self-Motivating

* Experience working in a heavy manufacturing background advantageous

How to apply:

* Call Caitlin/Sarah at Essential Recruitment on (phone number removed)

* Text “Operative” to (phone number removed)

This position is being advertised by Essential Recruitment who is acting as a recruitment business