Position Overview & Specifications
Due to our continued growth, Howdens are looking for Machine Operators to join us at our manufacturing site in Howden, East Yorkshire. This is an essential role where you will safely manufacture a range of panels to the correct quality specification.
Pay rate and shift pattern:
- £17.88 basic rate plus shift allowance and monthly production bonus
- Rotating days and nights Monday to Thursday (10 hour shifts)
The role:
- Performing machine pre use safety checks
- Setting up the machine/process in accordance with the specific SOP
- Monitoring of the machine during production
- Producing confirmations on MES
- Performing detailed process quality checks in accordance with the area SOP
- Changing tooling and performing minor adjustments to the agreed housekeeping standards
Our Machine Operators need to:
- Have a background in edge banding technology and/or CNC cutting / drilling
- Understand and follow all company safety advice such as risk assessments and SOPs
- Wood machining experience is desirable
Benefits of working as a Machine Operator for Howdens:
- Highly competitive hourly rate, shift allowance and monthly production bonus
- Free on-site parking and free lunch at our on-site canteen
- Pension plan with a company contribution of up to 12%
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
- Staff discount
- Exceptional reward and recognition events
About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.
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