We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Operator to be a Extrusion Team Leader at a PVC Extrusion plant; part of a larger Production facility.

Established in 1994, Dunster House Ltd is a growing family run, international business currently employing over 470 people across our 12 UK sites.

Over 31 years of designing, manufacturing and retailing garden lifestyle products we are proud to be garden building specialists and distribute our products on our own fleet of vehicles to our customers.

This job is based out of our Huntly Factory – AB54 4PS

The candidate should have a background in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering. Preferably with extrusion experience but not essential, as training will be provided.

We will welcome applications from Graduates, with a minimum 2.1 Hons degree in a Technical subject with a hands-on and can-do attitude to develop, manage, and run an extrusion line, as well as wider Production Management skills.

The right individual will be able to demonstrate problem-solving and have strong personal traits, such as assertiveness and initiative, as well as administration and time management skills in order to succeed.

Duties:

• Assistant to the WPC Extrusion Manager
• Manage production in the absence of the WPC Extrusion Manager
• Setup/operation/shutdown of the PVC extrusion line and peripheral machinery
• Coordinating with the Maintenance Engineer during problem-solving, breakdowns, and improvement efforts
• Identify faults and carry out basic maintenance activities

Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK with no sponsorship
• Experience of working in a production environment is preferred but not essential
• Have an aptitude for technical work and a good understanding of the extrusion process, although full training will be provided
• Ability to be flexible and work without supervision
• Competent in problem solving, planning, and decision making with the ability to work under pressure, in a quality and results-driven environment
• Positive approach with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in both verbal and written forms

Hours: Primary hours of work: 06:00-20:00 Monday, 07:00-20:00 Tuesday to Wednesday. However, your shift pattern will change to 07:30-16:30 Monday to Thursday, 07:30-13:30 Friday, depending on workload.

29 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays increases with length of service

To find out more about Dunster House Ltd., visit our website to see our overseas factories as well as our links to various non-governmental organisations and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Huntly, AB54 4PS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Production: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person