Job Title: Production Operative
Location: Gurney Slade
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
About us:
LKAB is an international group that sells sustainable iron ore, minerals and special products. We are leading the green transformation of the iron and steel industry by developing carbon-free processes and products like sponge iron.
About the role:
LKAB Minerals is looking to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the post of Production Operative at our site in Gurney Slade.
Working daily with the other operators and their reports under the direction of the Assistant Works Manager to accomplish plant objectives in the areas of Safety, Environmental, Recovery, Quality, Reliability, Production, Efficiency, Cost Reduction, and Innovation. Efficient planning and proactive strategy development for optimisation of plant, equipment, and reports.
Accountable for the safe and efficient running of the Site at which they are based, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all staff, visitors, members of the public around all areas of operation by LKAB Minerals and LKAB.
Currently 3 shift working pattern –
6am – 2pm
2pm – 10pm
10pm – 6am
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the handling of materials around site – milling, bagging, transport and loading of finished and raw materials
- Adherence to local and government legislation and LKAB company policy on health and safety
- Ensure all tasks are sufficiently risk assessed and safe systems of work developed, and suitable control measures implemented
- Ensures adherence to and compliance with, both company standards and those of the 9001, 14001 and 45001 company accreditations
- Responsible for the day-to-day operation of equipment to ensure the safe and efficient operation of that works.
- To operate the plant to deliver optimum productivity, efficiency, quality, and performance to required standards.
- Maintain housekeeping standards and routine inspections are carried out across the area of responsibility
- Responsible for the efficient execution of orders in a timely and efficient manner
- Have responsibility for the recording and management of stock
- Play active role in OEE to improve efficiency within the business unit and the wider company.
- Closely monitors quality of raw materials and finished products and all testing Involvement within the Operational Efficiency programme
- Minimise all business losses as reasonably practicable
- Reports all damage and monitors waste tipped and reports data to Works Supervisor
- Undertake reasonable tasks as allocated by the company in addition to those defined
- To operate the site in an environmentally responsible manner and comply with company procedures and statutory regulations.
Desirables:
- Forklift Truck Licence
- Loading shovel licence
About you:
- Knowledge and competence of health and safety principles
- To be flexible in your approach and to the duties of your job
- Good level of communication skills
- Experience with manually intensive industry
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance (Death in Service)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Store discount scheme
Do you think you have the necessary skills, positive approach and drive to apply for this role? If so, please apply by attaching an up to date CV, covering letter and any other information you believe will support your application.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of: Manufacturing Operator, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Operator, Production Operator, Production Technician, Operator, Process Plant Operative, Mechanical Assembly Technician, Production Operator, Manufacturing Operative, Process Operator, Production Engineer, Assembly Operative, Assembly Line Operator, Production Operator, Production Coordinator, Process Technician and Machine Tool Fitter may also be considered.
