The Role: Production Operative
Pay rate: £17.10
Location: Coleshill Station Rd, Coleshill, Birmingham B46 1JY
Contract: Ongoing temp(Potential for perm)
To carry out the safe and efficient sorting of gas cylinders by the effective operation on a sort stand and using a 2.5 ton counter balance FLT, unloading of cylinders and banks from vehicles adding to the dedicated bays - assisting Senior Plant Operators and Facility manager on day to day yard duties, some general housekeeping will be part of the role.
The place is a COMAH site having hazards (gas, pressure, noise, cryogeny…)
Working as part of a small team on day work in a fast moving environment
5 Key Requirements for the Role
Valid FLT Licence - Must have a current counterbalance forklift licence (2.5T) and experience operating FLTs safely.
Manual Handling Capability - Able to manually handle gas cylinders, pallets, and straps in a physically demanding environment.
Attention to Safety - Strong understanding and commitment to safety, particularly on a COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards) site.
Teamwork and Flexibility - Able to work as part of a small team across shifts, showing punctuality and a flexible approach to duties.
Communication & Documentation - Good verbal communication skills and the ability to maintain records for KPI reporting accurately.
... - Operate a FLT (Current License will be required) 2.5 T counter balance
- Safety 1st policy - STOP for safety
- Record on documents for KPI reporting
- Operate fork lift trucks and pallet trucks in a safe and efficient manner.
- Comply with government and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Experience in similar process work (preferably in the chemical, mechanical or related industries) an advantage.
- Adopt a flexible approach to work to ensure the operational needs of the Company are met.
- Ensure that the premises and work surroundings are kept clean and tidy at all times and advise the supervisor of any repair work that becomes necessary.
- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Managing one's own time
- The ability to speak clearly and communicate information so others can understand.
- Used to working in a unionised environment
- Good standard of numeracy or literacy, Good standard of health and fitness, especially good eyesight.
- Flexible and punctual
- Team Player, working with multiple teams over multiple shifts
- Manual handling of gas cylinders, pallets and straps
- Willing to learn new skills
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.