Job Title: Production Operator - GRP Hot Press Operator
Location: Llantrisant
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: 4 x 12-Hour Rotation (Days/Nights)
About Us:
Balmoral Tanks Ltd is a leading European engineering design and manufacturing firm, specializing in a comprehensive range of tank products—the widest available from a single source in the EU. With significant investments in our people and cutting-edge technology, we are recognized for innovation, quality, and excellence in everything we do.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a GRP Hot Press Operator to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for operating manufacturing processes, ensuring high-quality production standards, and maintaining a safe, clean working environment in line with our safety policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate machinery in a safe and efficient manner, adhering to all company policies and procedures.
- Manage the GRP (Glass Reinforced Polymer) Hot Press Operation, ensuring a minimum daily target of 90 units per shift (subject to demand).
- Manual Handling: Products range from 10kg to 28kg for loading/unloading.
- Quality Focus: Ensure a high level of quality and productivity is maintained throughout.
- Conduct pre-start checks and perform dimensional checks and visual inspections of the first items produced.
- Follow detailed production steps:
- Cut and load wet GRP SMC material into the hot press.
- Safely operate the automated hot press for GRP panel pressing.
- Unload finished dry GRP panels.
- Trim components to remove excess materials.
- Conduct a 100% visual inspection to maintain exceptional quality standards.
- Accurately label and mark finished panels, ensuring correct documentation and palletization.
- Move materials using appropriate equipment such as pump trucks and powered pallet trucks.
Additional Duties (Training Provided):
- Bonding and insulating GRP panels.
- Drilling panels according to manufacturing specifications.
- Maintain high housekeeping standards.
- Collaborate with the team to meet tight production deadlines and targets.
- Adhere strictly to all Health & Safety regulations.
- Complete production records and paperwork in line with Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
- Support stores, picking, packing, and despatch operations when required.
What We Offer:
- Ongoing Training and Development: Grow and enhance your skills with continuous support.
- Annual Leave Entitlement: Increases with length of service.
- Discounts & Benefits Scheme: Gain access to exclusive discounts.
- Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience and security of free parking.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
- Profit-Based Bonus Scheme: Share in the company’s success through our rewarding bonus system.
Additional Benefits:
- Balmoral pension scheme.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Gym membership.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Referral program.
- On-site store discounts.
Our Commitment to Excellence:
At Balmoral Tanks Ltd, we are driven by our commitment to uphold the RATER principles:
- Responsiveness: A proactive approach to customer needs.
- Authority: Providing expert knowledge and reliable solutions.
- Tangibles: Ensuring professionalism in every aspect, from our staff to our equipment.
- Empathy: Understanding and addressing customer concerns with care.
- Reliability: Delivering on our promises for quality, timelines, and service.
Join Us:
If you’re looking to be part of a fast-growing, innovative company where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to become a key member of our team and contribute to our ongoing success.