Job Description
Are you looking to advance your career with a world-leading manufacturer while enjoying a structured 4-day workweek?
We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our production team in Larne. This temporary-ongoing role offers a professional environment where you can develop your mechanical skills and work within a high-performing, lean manufacturing setting.
Job Title: Production Operative
Job Type: Temporary - Ongoing
Pay Rates:
- Basic Pay/Holiday Pay Rate : -14.84 per hour
- Night Shift Pay Rate : -19.97 per hour
- Overtime Rate OT1.5 : -22.26 per hour
- Overtime Rate OT2.0 : -29.68 per hour
Shift Patterns:
Hours per week: 37.5 hours (Monday to Thursday)
Day Shift:
Monday: 07:00 - 17:15
Tuesday - Thursday: 07:00 - 16:45
Night Shift:
Monday: 21:00 - 07:15
Tuesday - Thursday: 21:00 - 06:45
(Note: Shift times may vary slightly depending on your specific work area within the facility).
Key Responsibilities
- Mechanically prepare substrates to required standards using power tools.
- Clean, fettle, stripe coat, cut in, mask out, and prepare surfaces per specification.
- Assemble sub-assemblies, options, and major components for generator sets using engineering prints and standard work instructions.
- Move flexibly across key operational areas, including the machine shop, fettle/paint, paintline, and assembly stations.
- Uphold strict compliance with safety, quality, 5S initiatives, and Caterpillar''s Values in Action.
- Support team growth by training peers when required and completing other operational duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Strong ability to follow and comprehend detailed written and verbal work instructions, procedures, and basic arithmetic.
- Flexibility to work reasonable amounts of overtime and various shift patterns.
- Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
Desired Qualifications
- Hands-on experience using hand/power tools and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
- Background in mechanical assembly, lean manufacturing, or working to fixed takt times.
- A reasonable level of computer literacy for basic digital tracking and reporting.
Benefits & Perks
- Full uniform and comprehensive PPE provided
- Generous paid holiday entitlement
- Thorough paid induction and continuous professional training
- Free on-site car parking and subsidized canteen facilities
- Auto-enrollment pension scheme
- Exclusive access to the Randstad Benefits App (discounts, perks, and wellness tools)
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