Oil Operative

Job Title: Oil Operative Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire Duration: Temporary to Permanent Shifts: Rotating - Mornings, Afternoons & Nights We are currently recruiting for an Oil Operative to work on manufacturing transformers, tap changer and repair units for 6 months' work in Loughborough. Mornings - 07:00 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 07:00 to 13:00 Friday Afternoons - 16:00 to 01:00 Monday to Thursday, 12:00 to 18:00 Friday Nights - 21:15 to 07:00 Monday to Thursday The first 4-6 weeks will be flat day shifts whilst you complete training. Pay Rates: Basic - £16.89 PAYE, £22.20 UMB (Includes 22% shift premium) Overtime - £22.46 PAYE, £29.75 UMB Saturday - £25.34 PAYE, £33.63 UMB Sunday - £33.78 PAYE, £45.06 UMB Key Duties & Responsibilities: Understand transformer oil process in manufacturing environment. Able to handle different type of transformer oil of unprocessed and processed oil. Able to understand the operation of processing plant. Perform oil breakdown test and moisture content (ppm) of transformer oil (S2/S4/MIDEL/Uninhibited Oil). Perform the vacuum and oil filling activities in transformer tank with associate parts. Applying oil pressure on transformer tank. Operate all process machines such as crane, oven, oil filter machines, stud welding machines, etc. Help in touch up painting of transformer parts. Perform all activities at height. Able to fit temperature probes in radiators for heat run test as required. Perform oil operations through mobile pump unit. Good communication skills. Able to perform maintenance of oil processing plants, pump etc. Team and individual management of staff in accordance with company policy and procedure. All employees have a legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work and to observe and follow the relevant systems, rules and methods of working. The job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive and you may be required to undertake various duties as may reasonably be required of you by the Company. Qualifications & Functional Experience: Ideally hold an apprenticeship in fitting / oil handling job or any other fitting / oil handling experience. Experience of working in a specific discipline, or a specific environment, would be an advantage. Health & Safety: Working at Height Training Steps & Ladder Training Harness training MWEP (IPAF 3b) Manual Handling Overhead Crane training Usage of Pallet Truck Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website

Location: Woodthorpe, GB

Posted Date: 4/12/2025