Production Operator

Knitmesh Technologies require full-time Production Operators to support the business's increased workload.

Main Responsibilities:

· Planning and organisation of work;

· Understanding of works orders, interpretation of drawings and route cards;

· Core forming, auto gill cutting, manual mesh rolling, press operation and spot welding;

· Material handling and identification;

· Monitoring and maintaining mesh quality;

· Periodic mesh inspection and recording of dimensional, weight parameters;

· Packing mesh components if necessary.

· Able to understand basic engineering drawings;

· Familiar with working in an engineering production environment;

· Excellent attention to detail;

· Good communication skills, especially verbal;

· Willing to work overtime as and when required.

This role requires a flexible approach and the ability to work in a positive manner within a team. Previous experience within a production environment is desirable although full training will be provided.

£12 an hour - Permanent, Full-time, Temporary contract, Pulled from the full job description

• Additional leave


• Company pension


• Free parking


• On-site parking


• Referral programme, Work pattern: Two shift patterns are available:


1. Day Shift: Monday to Thursday 08:15-17:00 and Friday 08:15-13:00 (37.5hr p/w)

2. 3-shift pattern:

a. Week.1: Monday to Friday 6:00-14:00;

b. Week.2: Monday to Friday 14:00-22:00;

c. Week.3: Sunday to Friday morning 22:00-06:00.

(Initially whilst training, you will work a 2-shift pattern. Then once training has been completed you will move onto the 3-shift pattern).

Salary: Grade 1 £12.00 per hour, plus shift allowance.
Holidays: 21 days paid holiday plus statutory bank holidays, increasing to 25 days with service.

Contributory Pension Scheme: up to 6%.