Day Shift - Production Operative

Tobermore; Tobermore; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading concrete manufacturing company is looking for a General Operative in Tobermore. The role involves manual handling, forklift duties, and various production tasks. Offering competitive pay starting at £12.50 per hour, with opportunities for bonuses and benefits. Suitable candidates should be motivated team players with good communication skills. Full-time position with extensive career progression potential.

Benefits

Annual bonus up to £1,000

Private healthcare

Enhanced annual leave

Employee discount scheme

Joining bonus of £500

Qualifications

• Interest in manufacturing/production environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Very well organised and possess good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand production plan and achieve production targets.
• Complete cleaning duties at the end of the shift.
• Use the Tobermore Tablet for daily check/snag/batching sheets.

Skills

Team player

Great communication skills

Self-motivated

Positive outlook

IT literate

Education

5 GCSEs including English & Maths A–C

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Overview

Location: Tobermore Concrete Products Ltd, 2 Lisnamuck Road, Tobermore

Tobermore is expanding, this is your opportunity to secure great pay while being part of a growing company.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manual handling tasks
• Forklift duties
• Machine plant cleaning
• General operative tasks
• Cover various production roles as needed

Shift details

47.5 hours per week, 5 days (Monday - Friday, 7am - 5.30pm)

Induction

Your first week will be on days Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm approx.

Compensation and Benefits

• Minimum of £643.75 per week / £33,475 per year (based on £12.50 per hour and weekly bonus, based on 47.5 hours per week)
• Basic rates of pay can increase with skills and competencies
• Rate of pay will increase to £12.75 after 6 months
• Annual bonus of up to £1,000 paid out twice per year
• £500 joining bonus payable after successful probation
• Private healthcare from day 1 with Vitality
• Employee Assistance Programme from day 1 with BHSF
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement and additional loyalty holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Access to technology and cycle to work schemes
• Uniform pack
• Length of service gifts
• Enhanced family friendly leave
• Employee savings scheme
• Employee discount scheme

If money and career progression are what you're after, now is the perfect time to join Tobermore and maximise your earnings while working in a modern production environment!

If you would like to speak to a member of the HR team to find out more, you can contact us at:

Phone: [phone]
WhatsApp/Message: 07594645495
Email: [e-mail]

Please note we may also create a reserve / waiting list if there are a large volume of applications

About The Role

To view the full range of job tasks, please view the recruitment booklet (See documents).

All Roles Will Include The Following Key Responsibilities

• Understand production plan.
• Achieve production targets and achieve efficient cycle times.
• Using Tobermore Tablet to complete daily check/snag/ batching sheets accurately.
• Carry out all required cleaning duties at the end of the shift.
• Carry out tasks as required and deemed within your competence by your Manager

Skills Needed

People, Manufacturing / Production, Managerial / Operational

Company Information

Our History

Tobermore began life as a humble sand and gravel business started by the Henderson family in 1942. We then diversified into concrete products, which were sold to the local community in the 1950s. In the late 1970s we became one of the forerunners in manufacturing block paving – or ‘Pavia’, as it was originally called. Now, more than 80 years later, we are one of the top paving and walling manufacturers in the UK and Ireland, and pride ourselves on our world-class technology and the unrivalled quality of our products. Achieving £85 million sales in 2021/22 and positioned number 24 in the NI Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies 2022, your future is in good hands. Working alongside forward thinking business professionals throughout the business and receiving continuous learning and support, start your Tobermore career today.

Company Culture

Our People

To this day, the business remains family-run. We employ 450+ staff throughout the UK and Ireland. We embrace, encourage and engage in continuous improvement and continuous learning for all employees. Our people are the backbone to our company. They understand the importance of customer relationships. People buy from people. Our success is a testament to how customers appreciate our staff that have been trained and developed to deal professionally with all customer requirements. We only recruit people who share our values.

Required Criteria

• Interest in working within a manufacturing / Production environment
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Great communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ambitious and keen to succeed and progress
• Team player
• Positive outlook
• IT literate
• Very well organised

Desired Criteria

• 5 GCSEs including English & Maths A–C
• Previous work-related qualifications within a Manufacturing setting
• Working experience of Machinery / Manufacturing Industry
• Working experience in Production / Industrial setting
• Experience of Use of Machinery Controls
• Forklift Experience
• Production related administration experience such as check sheets/ computer or Ipad
• Full and clean driving licence

Closing Date

Tuesday 30th September, 2025

Contract Type

Full-time

Salary

Starting from £12.50 Hourly