Job post summary – Machine operative

Date posted: November 24, 2023

Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Job description:

Production Operative

Alitex Ltd, established in 1952, is a thriving family business specialising in designing and manufacturing world-class aluminium glasshouses. We are recruiting for an assembly operative to join our reputable manufacturing team to support in various operations.

About the Role

We are looking for a Production Operative to join our team. We are happy to help people develop the necessary skills, but you must be hard working and reliable. Experience of working in a dispatch environment preferred but not essential.

• This job role involves Operating CNC saws and machines

• Loading parts into the machines and checking the machined parts

• Able to operate hand tools

• General support across other areas within the workshop

• Skills desirable but not essential

• We will give full supportive training in all areas

Standard Working hours are: 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday – Thursday, 7.30am to 2pm friday working a basic 40 hr week. Start and finish times may vary depending on the department worked in.

Salary: From £28,000 to £30,000 per annum depending on experience.

Required Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team, follow instructions and take initiative when necessary.

• Interest in working with aluminium or within an engineering environment.

• A keen eye for detail and a high standard of finish.

• Reliable and trustworthy.

• Good time keeping and attendance.

• A flexible approach to overtime if required.

• A desire to develop and grow

Working for Alitex

At Alitex we are passionate about all that grows – this means that whilst we take great pride in our product & service we are also absolutely committed to providing a great working environment and taking each member of the team on a development journey. Our values are

simple, but essential. We are take pride in all we do, personal development is a must, we want everyone to feel part of the Alitex family and we encourage individual thinking.

Find out more about Alitex by watching ‘Our Purpose’ video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=906VM3XjPZk&t

Benefits:

• Company events

• Employee mentoring programme

• Free fitness classes

• On-site parking

Other items of note

• Alitex is based in a rural location near Petersfield in Hampshire, with limited access to public transport.

• The role is factory-based.

• Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

• 22 days holiday per annum, extending to 24 after 1 year’s service.

• You will have monthly development meetings with your line manager.