Machine Op Revised

Alternative Plastics is expanding and has a great opportunity for a Machine Operator to join their growing team on the Bermuda Industrial Estate. We provide onsite parking, company uniform, a performance-related bonus, a Christmas bonus and a holiday entitlement of 32 days including bank holidays.

This role is purely dayshift! No rotating shifts and no weekends.

Alternative Plastics remains the largest supplier of specialist Acrylics. We have a proven track record of over 36 years of supplying major companies with specialist acrylics and ancillary products. Most of our sales are for point-of-sale, engineering, fabrication & aquarium markets.

The main duties of the Machine Operator role include:

Following training you will be using machines to cut, machine and polish plastic (Perspex)

Rotating between different machines (the job is varied)

Lifting of materials and boxes

Picking and Packing (on rotation)

Some basic computer work, adding consignments

The essential requirements for the successful Machine Operator include:

A good standard of Maths

Experience in either Engineering (building jigs, using hand tools and machines) OR Woodwork (measuring, use of hand tools) OR Metal work (sanding and polishing, use of hand tools)

Physically fit and happy to lift materials and boxes frequently

Keen to learn multiple jobs

The hours of work are primarily 8.30 am-5 pm Monday to Friday or during hot weather the option of 7 am-3.30 pm.

The salary is £12.05 per hour plus a performance-linked bonus of up to £1,500 per annum.

You may previously have worked as a Machine Operator or machine Shop Assistant to be suitable for this role.

Alternative Plastics is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin