Machine Operator

Job description

Machine Operator
Gloucester Factory

Salary up to £24,500 + Shift allowance + benefits (dependant on shift and experience)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Unilever is the global company behind powerhouse brands such as Magnum, Flora, Dove, Persil and PG Tips. We have the huge ambition of halving our environmental footprint and doubling our size through our Sustainable Living Plan. And big ideas like the innovations taking place in our Supply Chain are driving our business. With over 35 brands in the UK covering foods, home, personal care and refreshments the scale and scope of activity in Supply Chain is huge. All offer rewarding opportunities to work with great products – taking on real challenges, making a lasting impact, and creating better futures.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are currently recruiting Machine Operatives to work various shift patterns, within our Manufacturing area of the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Machine Operator you will be responsible for delivering our production outputs, and:

1. Act safely and protect yourself and others
2. Complete all Quality checks as we want our products to be at the highest standard to delight our consumers
3. Operate all equipment on the line
4. Change over all equipment on the line
5. Complete basic maintenance activities and repairs
6. Clean all equipment on the line & general area
7. Ensure that housekeeping standards are maintained on shift
8. Able to book material to the line & return it from the line to Warehouse

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

The Production Operator is required to Operate, Maintain, Improve and Repair equipment according to training endorsement, and will support the delivery of operational KPIs. Supported by the core skills to work within an autonomous team, the Machine Operator will diligently follow the established standards of production delivery and drive continuous improvement. Safety, quality and eco-efficiency will be the hallmarks of the Machine Operator, which will complement an improved ability to analyse, problem solve and coach others.

Ideally, you will have previous operating experience in a food factory environment, but we'll still offer you plenty of on-the-job training, and many opportunities to get involved in safety, quality and continuous improvement activity. You will bring with you, a willingness to learn and a positive ‘can-do' attitude and we'll be proud to call you one of our own. You will be a confident and clear communicator with a strong team ethic. You should be confident to work with numbers and data and have GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.

Key Characteristics

The key characteristics of a Machine Operator at Gloucester are:
• Flexibility to adapt to new situations and ways of working
• A Problem Solver who can identify and find solutions.
• Strong Communication Skills and the ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner
• Quality Conscious committed to achieving and maintaining high standards
• Ability to learn quickly and apply new techniques and procedures
• Team player and ability to work well with others

Competencies:

Bias for action
Accountability and Responsibility
Consumer and Customer focus
Building Talent & Teams
Growth Mindset

TO APPLY:

To apply, you must do so online using the “Apply to this job” link below. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

Should you require additional information, please contact Sally Stuart, Recruitment Specialist, on . Strictly for applicants only - NO AGENCIES

Please note that the closing date for the receipt of applications is 20th September 2017.