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7 months ago
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Machine minder required to work within well-known manufacturing facility based in Llay.

Job Details

Type: Full-time, temporary to permanent

Pay:
Training rates for first 26 weeks of training
Days: £12.21
Nights: £13.00 per hour
After 26 weeks pay rates will increase

Hours:
Days: 06:00 - 18:00
Nights: 18:00 - 06:00

Overtime: Available

Benefits (after 26 weeks):
Increased pay rate for day and night shifts
£1 attendance bonus for every hour worked
Paid breaks

Responsibilities:

-Operating various machinery used in the production process
-Performing quality checks
-Overseeing production lines
-Engaging in technical, manual, and housekeeping duties

Requirements:

-Experience as a machine minder/setter/operator
-Preferably experience in technical/mechanical/aerospace environments
-Diligent, technical mindset, hands-on approach

If you feel that you have what we need then please do call Kamila on (phone number removed) or email your up to date CV to:
(url removed)

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.
Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.
Kinetic Recruitment Services Ltd operates as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency as defined under the Employment Agencies Act 1973

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