Production Operative Trainee

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Production Operative Trainee

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Job description

Are you ready to make a vibrant impact in the plastics industry? Do you have an eye and flair for colour? Are you good with numbers? Do you have an enquiring mind, enjoy challenges and are keen to succeed? If so this could be the role for you!Eclipse Colours partners with plastic manufacturers across Europe to create, produce, and supply high-quality PlastiCol masterbatch that meets exact specifications. Their expertise brings colour to polymers, turning products into captivating creations. With rapid turnaround times, technical advice, and exceptional support, Eclipse is the go-to partner for leading brands and niche manufacturers alike.What’s in it for you?

• 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Birthday day off
• Pension options
• Healthcare Cash Back Plan
• Staff parties/socials
• Company Uniform Provided
• Free tea/coffee
• Canteen Area with TV
• Staff training/development
• Opportunities for career progression
• Free parking
• Break area
• Overtime pay available
• Annual bonus potential

Current Working Hours:

• Basic Hours: 8.15am – 4.45pm
• Overtime: Paid at time and a half after completing the basic 37.5-hour week (including paid holidays). Starting at 7.45am and working through lunch will be paid as overtime.

Primary functions:

• To operate and implement the general policies of the company.
• To assist with masterbatch compounding, powder blending, masterbatch blending, packing and despatch, warehousing, general maintenance, general cleaning and hygiene, quality control.

Key Responsibilities:To be conversant with all processes within the factory, this will include.

• Operating and maintaining the high-speed mixers to the company’s standards.
• Cleaning, maintaining and manoeuvring the vats with up 170kg inside.
• Picking and weight ingredients from a batch sheet.
• General cleaning.
• Warehouse work, varying from picking, re-bagging raw materials, moving of pallets.
• To be a supportive and helpful team member and deliver the same standard of work.
• To be able to work in a physically demanding role, regular lifting up to 25kg, whilst following the manual handling guidelines put in place.
• To operate and maintain the different types of plastic extruders and machinery involved to produce product.
• To package product, to the strict standards of quality set out by the company.
• To be able to operate and maintain moving machines such as, FLT, Electric pallet truck, manual pallet struck and stacker truck.
• Undertake such other duties, from time to time, that are required and in line with the job role.

Key skills & Experience:

• Perfect colour vision
• Good numeracy skills
• Keen to learn
• Dynamic & Adaptable
• Computer literate
• Can do approach
• Team player with a strong drive
• Willing to work overtime and shifts if required

How to Apply:Join us at Eclipse and be part of a team that brings colour to life, delivering excellence and innovation in the plastics industry. Apply now by attaching an up to date CV to the link provided and embark on an exciting career!

Expected salary

Location

Bradford, Northumberland

Job date

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:56:54 GMT

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