Machine Operator

Job Description:
Do you have experience in rotational moulding, if so we would like to speak to you.
At Rototek, we have established ourselves as a global leader in technical rotational moulding of plastics - with over 30 years of experience providing innovative rotational moulded products, we manufacture the products no one else can. Rototek employs over 100 people, across 2 sites and has a current turnover in excess of £10M, with a strategic growth plan in place to support the business growth. We are seeking Production Operators for our site in Newark.
Rototek currently has 2 sites, Newark and Worksop, both in Nottinghamshire and are part of the Gusto Group, a family-owned group of Construction and Manufacturing companies.
Gusto champions innovation, and our Group vision is a sustainable future built through partnerships. We have a history of doing business differently and have recently achieved B Corp Certification, which is a huge accomplishment within our industries.
Production Operator
Work Location: Worksop Factory, Shire oaks Triangle
Reporting to: Team Leader
JOB SUMMARY
To take responsibility along side team members for the running of production machinery. This is to include ensuring efficient and a high quality of products. To work and assist all members of staff, to keep and maintain a high standard of house keeping.
Skills
Previous manufacturing background is desirable
Knowledge of safe practices for the operation of hand tools
Good written and verbal communication skills
Qualities
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Outstanding time management.
Ability to achieve deadlines
Attention to detail
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Objectives:
To ensure all health and safety requirements including PPE are adhered to whilst working on site.
To follow order requirements, product specifications (Bill of materials), product operating instructions and other applicable documentation or information relating to the moulding operation.
To open product moulds, remove product, set up, and close product moulds to the required specification.
To handle, use product jigs, and trim or finish manufactured products to the set requirements.
To operate the assigned ovens to facilitate the moulding operation.
To locate and use any raw materials required relating to the moulding operation.
To ensure the required high quality of the product and production equipment is maintained during the moulding operation and subsequent finishing, handling, and storage.
To ensure working areas and the general factory environment is kept clean, tidy, and free from hazards.
To complete any documentation and paperwork required during the moulding operation.
To communicate and hand over any information to Management, Team Leaders and other members of the production team to facilitate the moulding operation.
These tasks described above may require operators to give training and share knowledge to other members of staff of the processes and procedures to facilitate the moulding operation.
Due to the nature of the production environment and potential downtime between moulding operations, start up, shut down, or breakdowns, operators should be proactive to work alongside other team members to ensure the above key tasks are achieved.
Rotating shift pattern:
Shift 1 - 5:45am - 2pm Monday to Friday
Shift 2 - 9:45pm - 6am Sunday - Thursday
Shift 3 - 1:15pm - 10pm Monday to Thursday and 1:45pm-8pm Friday
Package Details:
Starting salary £13.92 per hour, paid monthly on the last working day of each month
25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. This increases by 1 day after 2 full years completed service, then another day after 4 years and another day after 6 years service up to a maximum of 28 days plus bank holidays. Days are deducted annually from leave for a full business closure at Christmas.
Pension contribution is 4% employee and 3% employer.
Death in Service benefit.
Salary sacrifice electric car scheme with Octopus EV and cycle to work scheme provided by cycle solutions.
Discounted Gym membership for Arena Gym at Gusto House Collingham.
Cash Health Plan fully funded by Rototek this includes financial, legal, counselling, rewards and discounts and cash repayments for treatments such as dental, optical etc.
Bonus scheme

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