GRP Operative - Trimmer

We are currently looking for someone to fill the GRP Operative Role within the Trimming department who is able to learn skills in different departments

Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 16:30 and Friday 07:30 – 15:00

£10.46 per hour

39-hour contract with overtime opportunities at 1.5 times the overtime rate

(can earn £19,500 up to £24,500 per annum)

20 days holiday, plus bank hols per annum

Company pension scheme

We can train you to be a specialist in the GRP sector which is a unique product in a niche market. This post is for individuals who have no experience who are willing to learn new skills but also for any GRP experienced individuals who are looking for a new GRP role

Main Role and Responsibilities:

Trimming

• Working in the trimming room; cutting, measuring, trimming, sanding to a high standard
• You need to be physically fit, as there will be lifting and carrying involved.

Other aspects:

Laminating

• Preparing moulds for manufacture, including maintenance
• Applying release agents to the mould surface prior to manufacture
• Applying glass matting and resin to moulds, hand layup
• Consolidation of fiberglass & resin with rollers ensuring a quality finish
• Releasing of moulded products from mould once cured.

Base Reinforcements

· Cutting wood on a panel saw and cross-cut saw, then glue the wood to the base to add rigidity to the product

Finishing

· Polishing, buffing, sanding, filling air voids with body filler, painting, and spraying

Dispatch

· Quality control, wrapping, making frames to be used on pallets - joinery skills

General Responsibilities

• Working within Health and Safety guidelines.
• Cleaning and maintaining work areas, machinery and site in general.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience of GRP manufacture is preferred but not essential as full training will be given.

Personal Attributes

• Good timekeeping.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Must have a good temperament with a can-do attitude
• Work using own initiative and within a team
• Understands clean as you go systems with a neat and tidy approach to work
• Strong communication skills – be able to communicate at all levels
• Understand quality
• Must have a flexible approach to work and willing to work overtime at short notice if necessary

Hours

39-hour contract with overtime opportunities at time and a half rate

Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 16:30 and Friday 07:30 – 15:00

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.46 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Mask wearing recommended and testing if individuals are suffering from Covid-19 symptoms.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bolton, BL4 7JA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/02/2023
Reference ID: GRP-TRIM