Job Description

Job description

Company description

ICS2 have been supplying goods into the global market since 2002; manufacturing cables for the automotive, subsea, oil & gas, home automation, electrical, audio & video, seismic, security, telecoms, access control and military industries to name a few.

The company operates as an EOT (Employee Ownership Trust), allowing the Employees of the Company to both contribute to, and benefit from, the Company's ongoing success.

The Company prides itself on long-term job retention for motivated and hard-working individuals who demonstrate a positive working attitude and drive to succeed, within a small and committed team serving a highly specialised and niche industry.

Job description

The Role:

As an Extruder Operator you will be responsible for complete machine operation, to produce WIP and finished goods to pre-defined specifications. Extruder operation includes machine set up, maintenance, troubleshooting and quality assurance.

You will be allocated to a Shift Team and will follow a 3-weekly cycle as follows:

Dayshift 6.00am - 2.00pm Monday - Friday

Nightshift 10.00pm - 6.00am Monday - Thursday

Backshift 2.00pm - 10.00pm Monday - Thursday

Remuneration is 12.60/hr, rising to 13.10/hr on successful completion of the 3-month Probationary Period. (2025 Salary review pending)

About Us:

The Company's reputation as a high-quality, cost-effective, design and manufacturer of specialist cable products has and continues to be a critical component to the success of the business, and as such we seek new employees who are capable of contributing to the growing demand for our products into both new and existing key industry sectors.

What you will do:

Set up and operate extrusion equipment to produce high quality cable components and/or finished goods. You will be responsible for high quality output of goods through raw material selection and processing as per pre-defined manufacturing specifications.

Responsibilty for careful and effective cleaning of extrusion equipment including all tooling and crosshead components. Manage storage of precision tooling to avoid damage.

Clearly interpret written and verbal instructions; e.g. technical and material data, production schedules, machinery setup guides and production specifications.

Verify and record all output by performing critical quality checks throughout manufacture so as to meet stringent internal and external quality standards. Proficient use of micrometers, verniers, shadowgraph and other key measuring equipment required.

Effectively communicate with management, team leaders and other employees within and between shifts- especially during changeovers

Establish and maintain the standards on your shift in your operating area for safety, quality, housekeeping, performance, efficiency, and attendance in line with Company values and expectation

Confidently navigate and select tooling/machinery/equipment to facilitate the correct manufacturing conditions within your work area for the job at hand

Remain focussed on continual development throughout your employment so as to meet the vast manufacturing capabilities of the site; this is namely via peer-to-peer observation, onsite training opportunities and general engagement between work areas on a daily basis

Who we are looking for:

A motivated self-starter who understands the importance of excellent quality and consistency in the workplace without exception.

A meticulous individual with strong technical abilities, ideally familiar with a quality-focused factory environment. Previous experience within polymer extrusion or wire/cable manufacturing is a distinct advantage although training will be provided.

An effective communicator within and between Teams, who can work both independently and within a small, set group.

Someone with an excellent timekeeping record who is reliable and punctual and can meet the shift requirements.

An individual looking to secure long term employment where a hard-working, committed attitude is recognised and valued.

If you think you are the type of applicant who can thrive within our Team, please send a copy of your CV, along with details of past and current employment (including two employer references) and your employment status, for an opportunity to be part of our ongoing success.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: 12.60-13.10/hour

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Discretionary Tax-Free Bonus Scheme Cycle2Work Private Medical Insurance & Life Cover Access to Employee savings & benefits via an online discount platform
Schedule:

8-hour shift Monday to Friday Day shift Backshift Night shift No weekends Overtime (optional)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (Maths required)
Experience:

Manufacturing: 2 years (required)
Shift availability:

Night shift (required) Backshift (required) Day shift (required)
Reference:

Please provide 2 references of which 1

MUST

be work based.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.60-13.10 per hour

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift No weekends Overtime
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/08/2025