Job Description

Job Overview

Support the Production Shift Leaders by carrying out production activities across the bandage, knitting and weaving areas, ensuring that breakdowns or running issues are reported to the Production Shift Leader and Production Technicians as appropriate. Provide support, training and guidance for new and training operatives on operation of machinery and ways of working to promote safe working practices whilst maximising efficiency. Propose improvements to machinery, layout, working practices and methodology to maximise production efficiencies in line with our continuous improvement culture. These activities will require good communication skills and a strong sense of team work and a good work ethic.

Duties

The post holder will support the delivery of the Production Team's key objectives through activities which include but are not limited to the following: Rotating shift pattern 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm & 10pm-6am.

Production & Maintenance

Convert raw materials into semi-finished goods following agreed processes and practices to maximise efficiencies and minimise costs.

Use relevant machinery (bandage knitting machines & bandage weaving machines.) safely and effectively reporting any machine issues promptly and appropriately

Deal with machine stoppages, material replenishment and re-threading of machinery

Demonstrate speed and dexterity when dealing with yarn related machine stoppage and re-threading of machinery with excellent attention to detail

Escalate breakdowns to the Bandage Knitting & Weaving Technicians or Production Shift Leader as required to minimise down time

Escalate any material supply issues to the Production Shift Leader as required

Engage in routine maintenance tasks in line with your capabilities and the expectations of the role

Engage in machine cleaning tasks in line with your capabilities and the expectations of the role

Conduct regular quality checks and ensure that any issues are escalated to the Production Shift Leader in a timely manner

Provide samples for testing as required by the Quality Team

Demonstrate a flexible attitude, moving work location and changing activities in line with business needs

Ensure that the product being manufactured meets the high quality standards expected by our Team and our Customers

Ensure that production is completed in an efficient manner with the lowest possible waste

Demonstrate excellent communication skills whilst positively engaging with other Production Team Members and the wider business

Promote a positive team spirit

Continuous Improvement

Share best practice and contribute to continuous improvement activities

Suggest improvements to existing processes and procedures

Promote the reduction of energy consumption in the workplace

Reduce, reuse and recycle materials where possible and where necessary to dispose of materials carefully to ensure Company compliance with legal obligations

Health & Safety

The health and safety of our colleagues is of paramount importance, all activities will be carried out with this in mind

Adhere to all health and safety rules, policies and procedures at all times

Ensure that the equipment and machinery is in a safe condition

Promote safe behaviours and good housekeeping in your work area

Report any safety or quality hazards immediately

Ensure that all colleagues adhere to all health and safety rules, policies and procedures at all times

Ensure that all visitors and external contractors adhere to all health and safety rules, policies and procedures at all times

Operate under permit to work schemes where appropriate (confined spaces, working at height, hot work etc.)

Report all accidents as required

Raise Near misses as required

People

Support colleagues with best practice, guidance and training as required to maximise production efficiency.

Provide holiday and absence cover for colleagues as required

Embody our core values of Learning Organisation, Winning Mindset & Engaged Teams

Personal Professional development

Annually focus on competency and skills development

Agree objectives for progression at annual appraisal

General responsibilities

Promote a positive team spirit

Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously

Qualifications

Due to the flexibility of working hours required, must be able to travel to work without using public transport.

Experience of working as part of a team

Works in an organised manner

Must be able to demonstrate a high level of dexterity and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Effective communication skills

Ability to maintain a professional attitude at all times

Demonstrated understanding of safe working practices within a production environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 14.49 per hour

Benefits:

Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Free parking Life insurance On-site parking
Experience:

Hosiery: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person