FLT Operatives / Production Operatives

Job Title: FLT Operative / Production Operative

Location: Coalville, LE67 1TT

Salary: GBP26,790 per year

Job type: Full Time - Permanent

Board24 is a growing and industry-leading sheet board manufacturer. We strive to put our people, our customers, and the environment at the centre of everything we do.

Operating across three locations in England and Scotland, Board24 has been manufacturing corrugated sheet board for over 30 years. Our corrugated board is 100% recyclable, 100% biodegradable, and made from 90% recycled or recovered paper, ensuring our products are recyclable and sustainable. As an industry-leading sheet board manufacturer, we are always looking for better ways of doing things and lead the way for recycled cardboard innovation.

Our vision is simple: to consistently deliver corrugated sheet-board solutions to suit individual needs, to provide unrivalled customer service and quality, and to take care of our people, our customers, and our local community.

What will you get:

1. Competitive pay and overtime rates
2. Excellent development opportunities
3. 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
4. Company Pension
5. Death in service benefit
6. Company sick pay
7. Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption provision
8. Employee referral scheme
9. Wellness programmes
10. Free parking

What you'll be doing:

Working Monday to Friday on a rotating days and afternoon basis. Current shift times are 5.30am to 1.30pm and 1.30pm to 9.30pm. The role will involve working as part of a team; requiring excellent communication and a willingness to take part in problem-solving and continuous improvement exercises. Flexibility with a willingness to learn and embrace new skills will also form a fundamental requirement of the role.

Duties will include:

1. Ensure all work is carried out safely.
2. Ensure all equipment is in a safe and serviceable condition.
3. Enforce and promote safety and housekeeping in your area of work.
4. Report safety and hazard faults.
5. Ensure customer quality standards are maintained at all times, including board/paper line up, starch viscosity checks, temperature, and delamination checks.
6. Ensure a rapid response to machine failures and breakdowns and inform relevant departments (Team leader & maintenance).
7. Keep Shift Team Leader informed of work progress.
8. Ensure cleaning schedules are rigidly adhered to and meet the agreed schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly checks).
9. Employ continuous improvement techniques and share best practices with colleagues.
10. Demonstrate flexibility to cover absence and sickness as required.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of Goods Inwards Fork Lift Truck Driver, FLT Operator, Forklift Truck Operator, Manufacturing Operator, Process Operator, Production Operator, Operator, Process Plant Operative, Mechanical Assembly Technician, Production Operator, Manufacturing Operative, Process Operator, Process Technician may also be considered for this role.