Production Operator - 8hour

Ilfracombe
1 week ago
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Job Role: Production Operatives - Rotating shift pattern

Location: Ilfracombe, North Devon

Pay Rate: £15.24 per hour (£11.70 plus shift Allowance)

Contract: Full time, Temporary-Ongoing

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a passionate, industrial global leader in Life Sciences in the North Devon area. If you want to work for a company where you can learn and grow to your full potential, and help to make a difference to the lives of others, keep reading…

What will the role involve?

The manufacturing of filters operating machinery and also hand assembly of medical devices
Assist in the full life cycle and production of medical grade filtration devices
Carry out both visual and manual quality checks of all medical devices produced to ensure fit for purpose
50% of this role is accurate completion of audited pharmaceutical paperwork, so strong numeracy and literacy are essential
Boxing and packaging of products
Always adhering to clean room proceduresNo experience is necessary for these roles, you just need the following skills:

Outstanding attention to detail, a common-sense approach and great interpersonal skills
When things get busy you'll be able to work under pressure, multi-task and 'muck in' as part of a team to achieve targets.
Excellent standard of written and spoken communication
High levels of dexterity
Ability to stand for full shift minus 2 x paid breaksWe are currently offering the following shift pattern:

8 Hour Double Day Rotation;

Shift 1;

Morning shift: Monday-Thursday, 07.45am-15.45pm and Friday 07.45am-14.45pm

Afternoon shift: Monday-Thursday, 15.45pm-23.45pm and Friday 14.45pm-21.45pm

What are the benefits?

Industry leading rates of pay in North Devon
2 Paid breaks every 3 hours 20, 30 minute
Pay grading system with scope for future pay increases
Excellent career prospects through internal promotions and vacancies - advertise all permanent vacancies internally before advertising externally.
Access to a subsidised restaurant.
Free parking available and easily accessible via public transportInterested? If you want to know more, contact Acorn Recruitment Barnstaple Branch!

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers

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