Work in Harderwijk producing construction products. Operate presses and autoclaves, monitor processes and work on the packaging line on a rotating three-shift schedule. 36–40 hours per week; starting pay €2,800 per month at 36 hours, with a pay-band maximum of €3,385.
The role
As a production operative in Harderwijk, you will help manufacture, harden and pack construction products. The job involves hands-on work with large technical installations and monitoring the production process.
What you will do
- Operate presses, monitor the mixing process against set recipes and adjust it as needed. You will also ensure the mixture is supplied to the silos.
- Ensure products go into the autoclaves, start and monitor the heating process, and remove them once the cycle is complete.
- Check and operate the fully automated steam boiler, monitoring pressure and temperature.
- Check and operate the packaging line, pack and strap products, and work to the production plan.
- Move finished products by forklift to the correct storage locations.
- Monitor product quality, report faults promptly and contribute ideas for improvements.
- Clean installations and follow applicable safety rules and procedures.
What you will bring
- You enjoy hands-on work with large machines and are comfortable with dust and cleaning installations.
- You are interested in technical installations and production processes.
- Your education and practical level correspond to MBO 3–4 (Dutch vocational education); a diploma in (process) technology is preferred.
- You work safely in line with the applicable rules and procedures.
- You can speak and write Dutch, and you bring a motivated attitude.
Hours and offer
You will work 36–40 hours per week on a rotating three-shift schedule.
- The starting salary is €2,800 per month based on a 36-hour week. The maximum within the pay band is €3,385 per month.
- A 21.68% shift allowance is paid on top of your salary, along with a 3% year-end payment and 8% holiday allowance.
- You receive an average of 25 days of annual leave on a full-time basis and 78 roster-free hours. You are normally off around the Christmas period.
- Travel costs are reimbursed at €0.23 per kilometre for a one-way journey of up to 30 km. An additional arrangement applies for distances of 30–50 km.
- Courses and good guidance are provided, with opportunities to progress within production to an all-round operator role.
- A tax-efficient scheme is available for purchasing a bicycle, phone, laptop or sports subscription.
- Fresh fruit is available daily and fresh soup once a week.