Company Overview
Spartan UK is a leading quarto steel plate re-roller, supplying UK and Northern Europe with a wide range of steel plates suitable for application in numerous industrial sectors, such as construction, bridges, wind turbines etc. Employing 121 people in the £200 ml turnover business we achieved record breaking results last year and due to our continued success, we are looking to recruit Production Operatives to work within our operations department, and ideally with a manufacturing/heavy engineering background.
Job Overview
Reporting to Operational Management, as a Production Operative you will be part of the plant operations team, in the re-rolling of steel plate.
Key requirements
· Be proficient in the operation of company machinery
· Meet the required targets set by Operational Management
· Support the implementation of continuous improvement and lean working
· Adhere to all Health, Safety and Environmental business requirements. They may be required to participate in risk assessments in accordance with the needs of the business and the well-being of other employees.
· Willing to develop skills to boost operational performance
· Have good communication skills
· Have a “Can Do” attitude
· Be able to work unsupervised after training period
· Have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
· Be Self-Motivated
· Be happy to work fixed overtime shifts in line with business requirements
Desirable but not essential
Candidates with the following experience would be at an advantage, however, these skills are not essential as full training will be given.
· Have worked in a Heavy Engineering Environment
· Operated machinery
· Have a valid Forklift Truck Licence
· Have previously used overhead cranes
The following criteria applies to this position
- 3 shift system, 40 hours per week (0600 - 1400, 1400 - 2200, 2200 - 0600 hours rotating) for which a shift premium of 6.5% is applicable.
- The above positions are offered initially on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract. Opportunities for permanent positions are available should the candidate demonstrate they meet the operational criteria required .
Salary and Benefit package
- Competitive salary
- Great Overtime rates - Mon - Sat, time and half, Sunday - double time
- Opportunity to earn a KPI based bonus
- Private Healthcare & Medical Cash Plan
- Company Gym
- Company Pension
- Death in Service Benefit
- Extensive Benefits Package
If you meet the above criteria and are willing to make your mark in a rewarding environment, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a covering letter to or contact me if you require any further information on the role.
Applicants who meet the requirements for the role will be contacted and may be invited to attend an Interview in line with the Companies Recruitment & Selection Policy.
Please note that due to the volume of applications, it may not be possible to contact all applicants to notify unsuccessful applications.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: £13.74 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- This job involves a 3-shift pattern – day shift, back shift, and night shift. Are you willing to work on a 3-shift pattern?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Please submit your updated CV
