Extruder Operator - Kirton

Forterra Building Products; Newark on Trent; Presencial; GBP 24.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Forterra Building Products is seeking an enthusiastic Extruder Operator to join the Kirton Team. The role focuses on supplying stains, reducing waste and supporting extrusion and setting operations while maintaining safety.

Key duties include preparing columns, checking stain jets, maintaining stain levels, operating overhead cranes for tub changes and supporting the Freymatic cutting table with proper PPE. Training will be provided; a positive, safety-first mindset is essential.

Formación

• No formal academic qualifications required; 3 months training period will assess competence.
• Training requirements listed include forklift licence (FLT), COSHH, manual handling, working at height and crane operations.
• Safety-aware mindset with willingness to follow procedures and report issues.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the I/C Extrusion in setting the columns up.
• Check correct stain jets are inserted and consult the spec book.
• Ensure stain tubs and hoppers contain sufficient stain.
• Remove waste slugs and maintain safe manual handling.
• Ensure sand/stain chute does not run empty.
• Check tubs and replace if empty using overhead gantry crane.
• Make up cutter wires for Freymatic cutting table and maintain stock.
• Record daily checks on vehicle and log defects to production foreman.
• Be aware of emergency procedures and follow CTA or equivalent qualifications.

Educación

Minimum 3 months training period

FLT (counterbalance) licence

COSHH Awareness training

Working at height awareness training

Gantry crane and slinging training

Fire awareness training

Dusk mask face fit training

Isolation/ lock off procedure training

Waste management awareness

Silica awareness training

Spill containment training

Control of vehicular movement training

Asbestos awareness training

IOSH Working

Mobile Phone Awareness

Descripción del empleo

Contract Type: Permanent

We are looking for an enthusiastic Extruder Operator to join our Kirton Team.

About the role

The Extruder Operator is responsible for the supply of stains, removing waste and generally assisting the extrusion and setting team where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the I/C Extrusion in the task of setting the columns up.


• Check that the correct stain jets are inserted as required make sheet and specification book


• Ensure stain tubs and stain hoppers contain sufficient stain.


• Remove any waste slugs until the I/C Extrusion declares the column presentable, ensuring best practices for manual handling are followed.


• Ensure sand/stain chute does not run empty.


• Check sand/stain tubs and if a tub is empty, replace it using overhead gantry crane.


• Make up cutter wires for the Freymatic cutting table and maintain a suitable stock, ensuring eye protection is worn at all times during this operation.


• Towards the end of the shift empty all waste tubs


• On collection of Vehicle, carry out pre-start checks as per the manufacturers' recommendations and fill out daily logbook, reporting any defects to production foreman.


• Ensure they are aware of all emergency procedures.


• Drive Vehicle using best practice in accordance with the CTA or other recognised certificate/ qualification.


• At all times, be aware of pedestrians and other traffic.


• Stop the process at any time upon spotting malfunction, call for assistance if required in order to rectify


• Report all health and safety concerns to shift supervisor, BST safety leader or management, depending on severity.

About you

Despite no formal academic qualifications or education being required, the individual requires a minimum of 3 months training period, in which they will be assessed and supervised by a competent operator and examined against a competency check sheet.

Training requirements for job role;

• Company induction


• Manual handling training


• FLT (counterbalance) licence


• COSHH Awareness training


• Working at height awareness training


• Gantry crane and slinging training


• Fire awareness training


• Dusk mask face fit training


• Isolation/ lock off procedure training


• Waste management awareness


• Silica awareness training


• Spill containment training


• Control of vehicular movement training


• Asbestos awareness training


• IOSH Working


• Mobile Phone Awareness

We don’t expect you to tick every box. If you bring the mindset, curiosity and drive to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.