Production Operative

Level:

Individual Contributor

Employment Type:

Full-time (37 hours per week: Monday – Thursday)

Permanent

On-Site

Location:

Cramlington, Northumberland - UK

Job Function:

Production / Operations

Industry:

Manufacturing

Who We Are:

AAF International offers the most comprehensive clean air solutions available across the globe. Selling under the American Air Filter® and the AAF International® brand names, AAF International has been an industry pioneer since 1921 with manufacturing operations in 22 countries. Our products are the industry benchmarks for quality and performance. Our applications include commercial, industrial and residential solutions from the filters used in your home to the most critical cleanroom and power generation applications.

We are a member of the Daikin Group, the world's largest air conditioning provider and employs over 75,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1924, Daikin has grown into a diversified industrial manufacturing company offering solutions in clean air, air conditioning, refrigeration, chemicals, oil hydraulics, defence systems and electronics.

Our culture of continuous improvement, safety and world class operations is driven by our people-centred management philosophy. This philosophy is built around mutual selection: while AAF seeks to recruit talented people to join our team, we also want each team member to receive job satisfaction, growth, development and continued happiness in being a long-term member of the AAF family. This is fuelled by our belief in treating our people, our supply partners, our customers and our environment with the trust and respect we each require, and our passion to give back to our community for our success.

Position Summary:

We are currently recruiting for a Production Operative to join our existing production team within our Power & Industrial (P&I) division based in Cramlington, Northumberland. The successful candidate will be a valuable part of the team, ensuring our production quotas are met in a timely fashion while observing the highest standards of safety and quality.

Position Responsibilities:

• Follow all company health, safety, environmental and quality procedures.

• Work on the filter production line with consistent speed and accuracy.

• Packing of N-hance projects in accordance with AAF standards.

• Transfer pleated media to the assembly line.

• Ensure that the Pleater machine is supplied with media rolls.

• Carry out water integrity tests and ensure that production requirements and standards are met consistently.

• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.

• Report any defects, non-conformities, equipment issues or safety concerns to management.

• Maintain accurate production records and documentation as required.

• Ensure work areas are kept clean, organised and compliant with 5S housekeeping standards.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing process.

• Assist with loading, unloading and movement of materials and finished products when required.

*The duties listed above are intended as a guide to the main responsibilities of the role and are not exhaustive. Additional tasks may be required to support business needs.

Person Specification:

Education, Qualifications and Affiliations

Essential:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) / BTEC National Certificate.

Desirable:

• Apprenticeship in a related engineering discipline.

*Qualifications may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Experience

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

• Proven experience as a Factory / Production Operative or similar position.

• Previous experience of working in a manufacturing/engineering company.

• Computer literate and able to use a wide range of software packages.

Desirable:

• Previous experience gained within the industry or similar industries.

• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.

Licenses or Certifications

Essential:

• Eligible to work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Valid passport.

• Full driving license.

• Forklift license.

• Industry Standard Certificates: i.e. First Aid, IOSH Working Safely etc.

Skills

Essential:

• Health, safety and environmentally conscious.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and measurements.

• Flexible approach to working, willingness to accept changing priorities.

• Continuous improvement mentality and receptive to change.

• Ability to develop and maintain relationships.

• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• A problem-solving can-do attitude.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Basic computer skills for recording production information and accessing work instructions.

• Good level of English communication skills including face to face, telephone and written.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in an organized manner.

What’s on Offer?

An opportunity to join an already established and successful international business with a competitive salary with an annual review.

Benefits package includes:

• Four-day working week (Monday-Thursday)

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays. (Pro – rata)

• Company pension with employer contributions matched up to 7%.

• Company sick pay scheme.

• Death in service cover (3x annual salary).

• Career development and online learning platform.

• Employee discounts and cashback scheme.

• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7.

• Cycle to Work Scheme.

• Free on-site parking.

• Annual flu vaccination.

• Employee recognition programmes.

Applications:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Accommodations:

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to make adjustments to ensure an inclusive recruitment experience for all applicants.