Oil Operative

Leicester, Leicestershire
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Job Title: Oil Operative
Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire
Duration: Temporary to Permanent
Shifts: Rotating - Mornings, Afternoons & Nights

START DATE WILL BE 28TH JULY

We are currently recruiting for an Oil Operative to work on manufacturing transformers, tap changer and repair units for 6+ months' ( temp to perm)work in Loughborough.

Shifts:
* Mornings - week 1 07:00 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 07:00 to 13:00 Friday ( 40 hours ) .Week 2 07:00 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday (34 hours)

* Afternoons - week1 16:00 to 01:00 Monday to Thursday, 12:00 to 18:00 Friday( 40 hours), Week2 16:00 to 01:00 Monday to Thursday( 34 hours)

* Nights x2 weeks 21:15 to 07:00 Monday to Thursday ( 37 hours)

The 1st 6 weeks will be on day shift whilst training

Pay Rates:

Days: (whilst training) £17.17 (PAYE) or £22.58 Umbrella

All shifts: £20.94( PAYE) or £27.68( umbrella)

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

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Job Info
Fusion People Ltd logo
Job Title:
Oil Operative
Company:
Fusion People Ltd
Location:
Leicester, Leicestershire
Salary:
£17.17 - £22.58 Per hour
Posted:
Jun 17th 2025
Closes:
Jul 18th 2025
Sector:
Engineering
Contract:
Contract
Hours:
Full Time
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