Manufacturing Operative (Cables)

Kinetic Manchester are looking for numerous Machine Minders to join a long established manufacturer in Blackley - a company with 120+ years of history and a reputation for building the infrastructure that keeps the UK moving. Shifts rotate weekly: 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00 - you must be able to work both. *** A DBS Background check will be completed upon offer *** What You'll Be Doing as the Cable Making Operative *Keeping cable production lines running smoothly throughout your shift *Making small machine adjustments to maintain performance *Ensuring product quality meets required standards *Spotting and reporting compliance issues *Operating machinery following SOPs and process specs *Completing production sheets (output, downtime, scrap) *Carrying out 5S duties to keep the area organised *Investigating process issues using data and SPC charts *Setting up and safely starting production lines *Completing safety checks *Testing finished reels/drums and recording results *Updating waste and scrap records To be successful with this position we need you to meet the following criteria: *Extrusion experience is a big advantage *Able to work rotating early/late shifts consistently *Strong practical skills and confidence with manual work *Good communication and ability to follow instructions *Comfortable working to routine and pace *Health & safety awareness *Flexible, enthusiastic, and a team player Here are the important details for the next Manufacturing Operative: *£12.71ph 1 - 12 weeks *£16.39 per hour after 12 weeks' training (£31,971 Salary) *37.5 hours per week (6-2 & 2-10 Rotating) *Great team, strong training, long term opportunities *Free parking *Full training and development *Join a company people genuinely want to work for If you're looking for a stable role with a brilliant employer, apply ASAP with your up to date CV. Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience supporting the engineering, manufacturing and technical sectors. We review all applications carefully and will contact candidates who match the profile.