Howdens are looking for a Machine Operator to join our team in Runcorn to safely manufacture a range of panels, rails, and frontals to the correct quality specification.
In this role you will continuously seek to improve processes and be responsible for adhering to health and safety standards, company quality standards, output of machines and housekeeping.
Pay rate as a Machine Operator:
- £19.18 basic rate plus shift allowance and monthly production bonus
The role currently operates a 3-shift rota system:
- Week 1 - 07.00am – 3.00pm (Monday to Friday)
- Week 2 – 11.00pm – 7.00am (Sunday to Thursday)
- Week 3 – 3.00pm – 11.00pm (Monday to Friday)
The role:
- Performing machine pre use safety checks and setting up the machine in the allocated time frame using the specific SOP.
- Continuous monitoring of the machine during production.
- Performing detailed process quality checks in accordance with the area SOP and in line with the published control plans and gauges provided.
- Weekly autonomous and preventative maintenance.
- Performing minor adjustments when required and ensuring the area is maintained to the agreed housekeeping standards.
- Work to drawing specifications in order to produce products accurately and to the correct quality standards.
The successful candidate will have experience with the following equipment:
- Board Loader
- Rip Saw
- Roller Transfer
- Combination Edge Bander
- Multi Bore Drilling
- Stackers
- Standalone Saws
- Drill Dowellers.
Benefits:
- Free daily lunch at on-site canteen
- Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
- Productivity bonus
- Clean, modern factory using state of the art machinery.
- PPE provided.
About Howdens
Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda
