Flexible Skilled Operative

About The Role:

Working Pattern

Monday 18:30 to 05:00, Tuesday 18:30 to 05:00, Wednesday 18:30 to 05:00, Thursday 18:30 to 05:30, Friday 18:30 to 05:30, Saturday 18:30 to 05:00 and Sunday 18:30 to 05:00 on a rolling rota of 4 on 4 off.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure pre and post run checks are carried out and any faults or defects reported via appropriate reporting systems to the appropriate point of escalation
• Check that all equipment is set up in production/run mode
• Ensure all required production data is input and correct
• Ensure that machines are loaded and replenished
• To assist in the manual movement of product in the event of equipment failure
• Adhere to relevant Health and Safety requirements i.e. Safety Wear, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and Manual Handling guidelines any Health and Safety concerns are reported to the appropriate point of escalation and / or Newsprinters Help-desk.
• Keeping the immediate working area safe and clear of any impediments, such as trip hazards, spills, etc
  
  
  

Skills and experience:

• Ability to move between areas (training permitting) to meet the needs of the business.
• Skilled or willing to be trained in multi areas
• Excellent team working skills and ability to at all times integrate with both OCS employees and Newsprinters employees.
• Ability to take responsibility & ownership for the various tasks involved in the working area.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to learn and understand the internal operating systems and processes.
• Mechanical appreciation of equipment and moving parts
• Ability to work safely
• Current Fork Lift / Clamp truck licence (if required to operate)
  
  
  

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

Award-Winning Employer : Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.

Digital Learning : The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.

Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.

Professional Growth : 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!

Flexible Pay : Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.