Loading Team Member

As a Loading team member, you will be responsible for operating processing machinery and material handling equipment safely and efficiently to meet customer requirements, quality standards, and production targets. The role involves supporting continuous improvement activities, maintaining equipment performance, handling and managing stock, and contributing to a safe and productive team environment. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance while delivering excellent operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate processing machinery and material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Select, process, label, store, and handle materials accurately in line with operational requirements.
• Carry out routine maintenance activities to support machine reliability and productivity.
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities and problem-solving initiatives.
• Follow production control procedures to achieve team and site performance objectives.
• Maintain accurate stock records and ensure effective stock organisation.
• Work in line with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards at all times.
• Support knowledge sharing and assist in the development of team members where required.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and collaborate to achieve operational goals.
• Participate in personal development activities to enhance skills and performance.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Customer-focused approach with a commitment to quality.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Requirements:

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence with practical operating experience.
• Good standard of education, including strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Basic IT skills and the ability to use computer-based systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving abilities.
• Good spatial awareness and the ability to work accurately with materials and equipment.
• Ability to work safely under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Flexible approach with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and commitment to high standards of performance.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to continuous improvement activities.

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or industrial environment.
• Experience operating production machinery and material handling equipment.
• Knowledge of health, safety, quality, and environmental standards within an industrial setting.
• Experience with continuous improvement or problem-solving techniques in a manufacturing environment.

Full training will be provided to support your development in the role, with clear opportunities for career progression and advancement within the business for individuals who demonstrate strong performance and commitment.

For more information or for an informal discussion please contact: Georgia.fryer@tatasteeleurope.com

Please note: You may use AI tools to help prepare your application. However, all information must be accurate and based on your own experience. We value genuine, honest responses that reflect who you are.

Tata Steel is one of the world's top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We're part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea.

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