Production Operator
For the UK's first natural insulation mill
Job Description
What we offer
This is an exciting opportunity to come in early and grow with a young company that is leading the way in low carbon natural fibre products for a range of markets. The company has successfully set up a natural fibre insulation mill and has now just installed its second production line. Both lines use non-woven textile machinery. The original line includes airlay and thermobonding processes. The new line includes carding, crosslap and needle loom machinery.
We will provide on-site training in the operation of the lines.
For the right candidates there are opportunities to progress in future to Shift Supervisor.
Location
Jedburgh, Scottish Borders
Contract term
Permanent, Full Time
£12.60/hr
+ Shift allowance
Hours and shift allowance
Full time
Single day shift to start - other shifts may be added in the future
Must be available to work on different shifts
A shift allowance will be added if working unsocial hours
Holidays and benefits
35 holidays p.a.
4% company pension contribution, matching 4% personal contribution
Start dates
Immediately
Equal opportunities
IndiNature is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from everyone. We value diversity in our team.
About IndiNature and the new mill
IndiNature is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from everyone. We value diversity in our team.
About IndiNature and the new mill
IndiNature is a growing company with a high profile - leading the way in cleantech material innovations. It was founded to make the largest possible positive impacts on the climate, the environment and people's health in the construction of buildings and is now expanding into wider markets including furnishings, acoustics and composites. We care about people and the planet.
The parent company (Industrial Nature Ltd) is based in Edinburgh - it is a materials R&D company focused on developing and bringing to market natural, low carbon products. The company set up its first manufacturing facility in the Scottish Borders and moved into the Mill in August 2021.
Raw materials include industrial hemp, flax and sheep’s wool. These are processed through a non-woven textiles production line.
Who you will work with
As part of a shift of 5 operational workers, you'll be joining a friendly team with a purpose - to make products for healthy, ecological buildings. You will be part of a small production team, working closely with the Production Engineer and be line managed by the Operations Manager. We’re a friendly team with a purpose - to make products for healthy, ecological buildings.
Job purpose
Your goal is to assist in keeping the production line running across a variety of roles - including operating and maintaining machinery, feeding the machines with raw materials, assisting at the packaging station and transporting goods in and out.
Training
1. You will be offered:
a. Training in the operation of the machinery
b. To undertake any further training required (e.g. forklift, H&S, etc)
Roles
2. You may rotate across roles such as:
a. Operating and maintaining production machinery
b. Driving a forklift to load and unload deliveries (we can provide training)
c. Using lifting equipment to feed fibre bales into machinery.
d. Assisting at the packaging station as required
e. Always ensuring Health and Safety procedures are followed
Person Specification
Key competencies
1. A can-do attitude and keen to learn
2. Care about detail and quality
3. Values taking care of the environment
4. Enjoy hands-on machine work when required
5. Enjoy working in a team
Essential experience or qualifications
1. Some experience related to machinery - this may be at college level only
Preferred experience or qualifications
1. Manufacturing experience
2. Health & Safety training
Beneficial experience or qualifications
1. Electrical or mechanical skills
2. Forklift licence (or we can provide this)
Applications
Please send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@indinature.co
If you have any questions please contact Jennie Gibson on the above email or call 01835 867 074
We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer