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General Operative (Rotating Shift Pattern)Niftylift Ltd • Milton Keynes, England, GB
General Operative (Rotating Shift Pattern)

General Operative (Rotating Shift Pattern)

Niftylift Ltd • Milton Keynes, England, GB
7 days ago
Salary
£12.86 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
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Job description

Role Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a General Operative to join our growing, friendly team at Niftylift! The role is based at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Stonebridge, Milton Keynes.


This is a hands-on role, including shot blasting, fully preparing metal components and operating/maintaining all non-CNC machines.


About the Company

Niftylift Limited is a private UK company founded in 1985 and is now one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of mobile elevated work platforms. Over 75% of our products are exported through a global sales and dealer network spanning 40+ countries. The business employs over 450 people across three UK centres of excellence manufacturing sites.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Follow processes and detail any non-conformances.
  • Use gauges and measuring equipment for inspection purposes.
  • Use jigs and assembly fixtures to manufacture high-quality repetitive components.
  • Maintain a clean environment within the department.
  • Use correct consumables for preparation and sanding of metal and polymer components before paint/powder application.
  • Booking on and off jobs, filling out timesheets and quality check sheets.
  • Identifying material surface defects on parts prior to paint/powder application and repairing using adequate products.
  • Masking, final paint/powder preparation, handling parts on and off paint runways.
  • Moving chassis parts in and out of paint booths.
  • Maintaining a high standard of 5s workplace organisation.


Personal Characteristics:

  • Committed team player with emphasis on flexibility and productivity.
  • Good Attention to detail.
  • Must be prepared to work regular overtime.


Previous Experience:

  • Ability to read and execute SOP'S to a high standard.
  • An appreciation of the Health & Safety hazards within a paint shop, specifically isocyanates & flammable liquids.
  • Experience operating within a lean manufacturing/continuous improvement team environment.
  • Ability to read, write and communicate at all levels.
  • Experience preparing unpainted parts (desirable).
  • Welding knowledge (desirable).
  • Experience using and maintaining air-fed respiratory equipment (desirable).
  • Shot blasting experience (desirable).


Working Hours:

This role works on a rotating shift pattern, and the successful candidate will work one week of early shifts followed by one week of late shifts (37.5 hours per week basic):

  • Early Shift: 06:00 - 14:00 (Monday - Thursday), 06:00 - 11:30 (Friday).
  • Late Shift: 14:00 - 22:00 (Monday - Thursday), 11:00 - 16:30 (Friday).
  • Mandatory structured overtime depending on business requirements.


  • Guaranteed hourly starting rate: £12.86 per hour (rising to a maximum of £13.67 per hour once signed off at specific skill levels)
  • Shift Premium: 15% on all basic hours worked (37.5 per week)
  • Additional Weekly Bonus: approximately £75 - £100 per week (for ref only), guaranteed at a minimum of £50 oer week, payable when all qualifying criteria are met.
  • Overtime: paid at a premium rate (x1.5 or x2.0 depending on hours worked)
  • Annual Bonus: £500 per annum (for ref only, based on recent average).


Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday (rising with service to 30 days) plus bank holidays
  • Annual bonus (£500 per annum, based on recent average - for indication only)
  • 5% contributory pension scheme
  • Life insurance scheme
  • Health cover scheme
  • Staff discounts
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Employee referral scheme
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Free on-site parking
  • Subsidised refreshments (lunch and drink options)
  • Free company lunches
  • Free family events
  • On-site changing rooms and showers
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