Manufacturing Operator

We are looking for a talented Manufacturing Operator to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Blockline Support in Daventry, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.
This is a temporary contract for up to 24 months. The role involves a 2-shift rotation with the following schedule:
- 7am-3pm Monday to Friday
- 3pm - 11pm Monday to Thursday - 10.30pm finish on Friday
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways :
- Enhance Production Quality: Use a variety of CNC machines to produce high-quality cylinder blocks, ensuring precision and adherence to specifications.
- Contribute to Safety: Follow all Health & Safety processes rigorously, including the use of personal protective equipment and reporting any hazards or incidents to maintain a safe work environment.
- Promote Team Collaboration: Work effectively within a team, communicating openly and supporting peers to achieve common production goals and improve processes.
- Drive Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in identifying and implementing improvements in quality, safety, processes, material flow, and employee development.
- Maintain Equipment and Work Area: Keep a clean and orderly work area, perform routine housekeeping and machine cleaning tasks, and carry out planned operator care and maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.
- Achieve Production Goals: Operate manual and automated equipment efficiently to meet production targets and maintain the required cycle times, demonstrating high competency in core work skills.
- Ensure Compliance: Adhere to all applicable standard work, process documentation, and quality procedures such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) to minimize costs and manage quality exposures.
- Engage in Personal Development: Complete required training and personal development activities to enhance skills and contribute to overall business objectives, supporting a culture of continuous learning.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Effective Communication: Deliver clear, tailored communications to ensure information is understood and actionable.
- Courage and Accountability: Address difficult issues directly, take ownership of responsibilities, and hold yourself and others accountable.
- Commitment to Health and Safety: Promote proactive health and safety behaviors, report hazards, and participate in safety actions.
- Manufacturing Expertise: Implement process changes, adapt to new equipment, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

A high school diploma or equivalent with strong math and technical skills is required, with beneficial vocational training in CNC machining or engineering and advantageous health and safety coursework.
- Preferred experience in operating CNC machines and producing high-quality parts, with desirable experience in manufacturing, automotive, or engineering fields, and training provided.
- Strong numeracy and literacy, ability to follow instructions independently, proficiency with PCs or handheld terminals, and understanding of quality and safety standards.
The compensation for this role is aligned with a local bargained or unionized agreement.