Production and Engineering Support Operative

Production Responsibilities

- Operate blending, filling and outloading equipment safely and efficiently.

- Carry out quality assurance sampling, testing and record keeping.

- Load and unload raw materials and finished products.

- Operate forklifts and telehandlers.

- Complete daily production checks and housekeeping activities.

- Support manufacture of animal feed, fertilisers, AdBlue and related products.

- Maintain production areas in a clean and organised condition.

- Follow risk assessments, safe systems of work and quality procedures.

Engineering Support Responsibilities

- Assist with routine maintenance activities across the production facility.

- Support mechanical repairs and breakdown activities.

- Demonstrate a proactive approach to identifying equipment issues before they impact production.

- Use hand tools and workshop equipment safely and effectively.

- Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment.

- Carry out basic preventative maintenance activities.

- Support replacement of pumps, valves, sensors, pipework and production equipment components.

- Report equipment defects and assist with fault finding activities.

- Support engineering improvement projects and machinery upgrades.

Skills & Experience

- Practical mechanical aptitude and confidence using hand tools.

- Experience within manufacturing, engineering or production environments preferred.

- Forklift Truck licence desirable.

- Telehandler experience essential.

- Good communication and teamwork skills.

- Positive and proactive approach to work.

Personal Attributes

- Reliable and self-motivated.

- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

- Problem-solving attitude.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Takes ownership of tasks.

- Committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping.