Heavy Plant Production Operative

Kilwaughter Minerals Limited; Antrim; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Heavy Plant Production Operative to join their dynamic operations team. This role involves operating both automatic and manual machinery to produce a variety of products while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong team-oriented mindset, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to achieving production targets. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a growing business that values its employees and invests in their future. If you're passionate about working in a collaborative environment and eager to make a difference, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience operating automatic and manual processing machinery.
• GCSE in Maths & English minimum Grade C or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery to meet production targets and standards.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Health & Safety Knowledge

Initiative

Education

GCSE in Maths & English (Grade C)

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Heavy Plant Machinery

Forklift Truck

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and work as part of a growing business that is prepared to invest in your future.

Job Title: Heavy Plant Production Operative

Reporting To: Limestone Production Manager

Location: Kilwaughter, Co. Antrim

Purpose: We currently have an opportunity for a Heavy Production Operative to join our Operations team. As part of our production team, you will have the responsibility of operating production machinery to produce a range of products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for your own Health and Safety and that of your colleagues
• Ensure compliance with company policies; Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental and FEMAS management systems.
• Operating automatic and manual machinery to produce products in line with production targets whilst ensuring all standards are achieved.
• Assist with improvements and efficiencies in all production aspects.
• Responsible for material waste management
• Ensure that machinery is in a safe and satisfactory working manner before use by conducting regular pre-production checks.
• Responsible for reporting any machine faults to supervisor or maintenance team.
• Ensure effective housekeeping in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure appropriate paperwork is completed and maintained.
• Maintain files and records and provide quick accurate information when required.
• Ensure good relations and communications with all members and non-members of the team, providing excellent customer care in an efficient manner.
• Establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with all work colleagues to ensure a ‘one team approach’ to deliver the company’s performance standards and the business objectives.
• Undertake duties considered by the company as within the competence of the role.

Person Specification

Education

• GCSE qualification in Maths & English minimum Grade C or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.

Experience

• 1 year proven experience operating automatic and manual processing machinery.
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Experience with Heavy plant machinery such as Rigid Dumper, Articulated Dumper, and Shovel.
• Experience of working to ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001.
• Working within the Quarrying / Milling industry.
• Forklift truck licence and experience.

Skills and Competences

• Strong team player with excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Knowledge and implementation of Health & Safety.
• Working knowledge of FEMAS.

Circumstances

• The role is primarily day, with the availability to cover a 3-week rotating shift pattern when required (1 Weekdays, 2 Week Nights).
• Ability to do nightshift is essential for this role.
• Able to work flexible hours as required and overtime.

Personality Fit

• Ambitious & passionate about our brand, our reputation, and our customers.
• An ambassador for our company values and someone who leads by example.
• Enthusiastic & knowledgeable about all things Kilwaughter.
• A self-motivated relationship builder with a positive outlook.
• Determined and driven by results whilst eager to work at pace.

Interested in working for Kilwaughter Minerals? Get in touch.