TRAINEE LAMINATION OPERATIVE

Trainee Lamination Operative Your main responsibilities are to operate the laminating machine confidently and proficiently, as part of the secondary print environment, whilst adhering to the strict Health & Safety regulations and upholding the companies' quality standards. You will ensure that all products produced are to customer specifications will meet with quality assurance testing to achieve your KPI's.   You are expected to be a punctual individual who demonstrates a consistent level of attendance and upholds professional standards at all times. You will be dynamic and enthusiastic, with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a great team of experienced Mounting Operatives in a fast paced / volume-manufacturing environment.   You are expected to be a punctual individual who demonstrates a consistent level of attendance and upholds professional standards at all time.   Hourly Rate : £11.44 per hour – Increase after successful probation period (3 Months) Shift pattern : 12 hours – Continental Week 1: Monday and Tuesday 07:00am to 19:00pm and Thursday and Friday 19:00pm to 07:00am Week 2: Wednesday to Friday 07:00am to 19:00pm Week 3: Monday to Wednesday 19:00pm to 07:00am    Previous experience within a production environment would be advantageous Exposure to quality, health, safety and environmental standards and practices within a production setting. Previous experience with lean manufacturing, i.e., 5S preferred Key duties and responsibilities: Responsible for running one of the company's lamination machines Ability to operate all machines within the dept Ensure the correct works ticket, is being used prior to Lamination Ensure all documentation is correctly filled out and signed on works ticket on completion of required Lamination job Understands the use and need of Radius system Ensure working area is clean, tidy and obstruction free Embrace continuous improvement initiatives Communicate with Lamination Manager or Team Leader any de-faults Operate in line with site health and safety, environmental and quality standards including BRC, ISO & A2 environmental Organise your workload in line with the daily print programme, ensuring work is delivered against targets and customer requirements Ensure that all established quality standards are met Assist with production operations as and when required including the maintenance and upkeep of relevant equipment Ensure that Lamination is organised in line with the production schedule. Check Orders, process control, paperwork and requirements in advance of the plan, to enable production operate effectively. Ensure the Team Leader is notified immediately of anything missing Provide overtime cover as is necessary and reasonable Follow cleaning regime ensuring all documentation is completed  Skills, Capabilities and Attributes No Experience required Previous experience in production environment and roles is essential Exposure to quality, health, safety and environmental standards and practices within a production setting Previous experience with lean manufacturing, i.e., 5S preferred Reliable, motivated, and enthusiastic about producing a quality finished product to customer specifications Demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and the capacity to work to demanding deadlines Demonstrate being able to work as part of a team and be able to manage workload, operate machinery to allocated schedules without direction Be keen to learn new skills and be able to demonstrate a flexible attitude Have a high level of attention to detail, including numeracy skills Demonstrate personal accountability and have a 'right first time’ approach Preferred mechanical knowledge would be of benefit   A reasonable level of fitness is required, as the role involves some physical activity e.g., lifting & bending