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Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: HAMILTON ERSKINE LTD As a Production Operative, you will work as part of a production team with a focus on quality and health & safety, ensuring all customers receive exceptional and timely service. This role will involve operating machines, for which full training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Assemble glass components and related products in line with technical drawings and specifications.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure all assembled products meet required standards, reporting any defects or inconsistencies promptly.
• Accurately locate, pick, and move raw materials (e.g., glass sheets, fittings, packaging) using manual handling equipment or pallet trucks.
• Maintain correct stock levels, ensuring all materials are clearly labelled and stored safely to prevent damage or contamination.
• Use barcoding or stock-control systems to record stock movements and support efficient inventory management.
• Prepare glass products for dispatch using correct packing methods and protective materials to minimise damage in transit.
• Build and seal pallets or crates, label items accurately for delivery, and verify that packed products match dispatch documentation.
• Follow all relevant health and safety procedures when handling and packing fragile materials.
• Use production related IT systems to record production data, log stock movements, and update job sheets electronically.
• Operate factory software, spreadsheets, and barcode scanners to ensure accurate, traceable production records.
• Support the smooth flow of information by maintaining up-to-date digital documentation.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Good communication skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience of working in a production role would be beneficial to your application.

Further Information

The Employer is: HAMILTON ERSKINE LTD JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.