Production Operator

Clean Tech is hiring a Production Operator in Gainsborough, UK, responsible for maintaining efficient operations and quality standards in a recycling facility. The role involves machine maintenance, quality checks, and documentation. It offers a salary of £31,454 - £33,657 with benefits including annual leave and a pension contribution. Clean Tech emphasizes environmental responsibility and values teamwork, safety, and individual growth within its workforce.
The Role: Production Operative

Location: Hemswell, DN21 5TU

Shift Pattern/Working Hours: 4 on 4 off (12 hour days / 12 hour nights)

Salary: £31, 454 - £33,657 (The more you are willing to learn the more you will earn!)

About Clean Tech UK:

Clean Tech, part of Plastipak, is one of Europe’s leading rPET pellet and flake manufacturers. We operate the UK’s largest and most technically advanced PET bottle reprocessing plant and can handle in excess of 100,000t of PET packaging every year. We produce food grade rPET pellets that are approved by the European Food Safety Authority and our customers manufacture PET packaging and other PET products across Europe.

As a family-owned business, Clean Tech UK – a Plastipak Company knows the power of placing people at the centre of operations, which is why you would be a valued member of our workforce. Over the years, Plastipak has evolved into a global leader within the PET recycling sector, driven by a commitment to environmental protection and customer satisfaction whilst prioritising the health and safety of our associates.

We are driven by Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, leading us to be an engaging, ethical business. Integrity is a core value for us at CTUK, and it is at the heart of everything we do. We actively promote transparency, accountability, and fairness in all areas of operation, ensuring we adhere to the highest possible ethical standards.

The Role

As a Production Operator, you will be responsible for your own asset ensuring this runs efficiently. Once competent at running your asset, you will be given the opportunity to increase your skills and knowledge and learn other areas of our process. Your efforts and dedication to the role would directly contribute to our mission of transforming waste into valuable resources.

Key Responsibilities:

· Maintenance of a clean and safe working environment

· Ensuring material produced are to the required quality standard

· Identifying material type and grading as appropriate

· Maintaining machinery on a daily basis

· Carrying out pre-start checks on machine to ensure good operation

· Completing documentation and visual checks

· Ensuring the process is running smoothly without stoppages

· Completion of Autonomous Maintenance (AM) activity’s during Planned Maintenance (PM) slots

· Achieve KPIs required

Key Attributes required to succeed in the role:

· Good attention to detail

· Health and Safety awareness

· Ability to work under own initiative

· Good communication skills

· Strong team player

· Manually dextrous

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

· FLT trained (desirable)

· Experience in in production/manufacturing process is desirable

· Basic computer skills

Benefit Highlights:

· Generous annual leave entitlement

· 4% Employer Pension Contribution

· Death in Service

· £500 payment paid upon successful completion of probation

· Occupational Health Access

· A yearly plant bonus scheme

· Training and Development Opportunities from day one

· Opportunity to earn an additional £500 through referring friends and family (T&Cs apply).

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At CTUK, we recognise that a diverse workforce is essential to driving innovation and success. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive culture, where every member of our team feels respected, valued and safe. We constantly empower our people, consistently encouraging different perspectives and unique outlooks to achieve success. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity initiatives are designed to ensure every individual receives equal opportunities and creates a workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £31,454.00-£33,657.00 per year

Work Location: In person