Factory Operative

Holcim; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Holcim UK is seeking a confident General Operative for our Barton concrete block plant. You will operate manufacturing equipment and work within a multi-skilled team to maximise production.

The role requires physical fitness for manual labour, shift work in a 06:00-14:15, 14:00-22:15, 22:00-06:15 pattern, and full training is provided for the right candidate. A strong work ethic and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Motivated candidate with drive and a positive attitude.
• Able to work as part of a shift team.
• Able to work on your own initiative and manage tasks.
• Physically fit and capable of manual labour including lifting 20 kg.
• Good organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently to maximise production.
• Inspect and maintain cleanliness of equipment, production area and storage areas.
• Work as part of a multi-skilled production team producing concrete products.
• Adhere to site instructions and plant routines; potential overtime during busy periods.
• Full training provided for the right candidate.

Skills

Drive and enthusiasm

Teamwork

Initiative

Physical fitness

Manual labour

Tools

Forklift operation

Production press

Outfeed system

Counterbalance trucks

Job description

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

Since 1858, we've helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring
• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
• We care about you and your family. That's why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we're committed to supporting you every step of the way.
• Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.
• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad
• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace
• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity

We have an exciting new opportunity for a confident and highly motivated General Operative based out of our concrete block plant in Barton.

As an Operative you will be expected to operate manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently to maximise production. To inspect, carry out and ensure that plant routines are regularly adhered to and that the cleanliness of the equipment's, production area, adjacent buildings and storage areas are at all times properly and regularly inspected, cleaned and maintained in accordance with site instructions.

You will operate as a member of a multi-skilled production team producing concrete products. The factory operates on a 24/5 rotating three shift pattern (06:00-14:15, 14:00-22:15 and 22:00-06:15) with possible overtime as and when required. Full training will be provided for the right candidate.

What will you bring?

• We are looking for a highly motivated General Operative with a requirement for drive and enthusiasm and is able to work as part of Shift team.
• Good aptitude to learn how to operate the production press, outfeed system.
• Operating forklift and counterbalance trucks (Full training provided)
• Excellent communication and team working skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Able to work on your own initiative.
• Physically fit and capable of manual labour, including lifting and carrying 20kgs for short distances.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.