Lead Operative - Factory 6

Wienerberger UK; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of construction solutions is seeking a Lead Operative to support the Team Leader by managing Operators, ensuring safety, and promoting efficiency. The ideal candidate has experience in heavy manufacturing and strong supervisory skills. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £35,580 along with extensive benefits including a pension scheme and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Salary up to £35,580

Pension scheme

Up to 25 days holiday

Employee assistance programs

Life assurance (2x salary)

Qualifications

• Strong experience working in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Ability to supervise and manage team members effectively.
• Commitment to safety and good safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist Team Leader in managing Operators.
• Input daily production figures into the system.
• Promote Lean thinking and improve efficiencies.
• Carry out factory inspections and maintain housekeeping.
• Deputise for Team Leader during absence.

Skills

Experience in heavy manufacturing

Supervision/line management

Coaching

Conflict resolution

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift truck license

Job description

About the role

The Lead Operative will assist the Team Leader to manage a number of Operators, providing them with technical expertise, supporting their personal development and any areas of improvement.

We will provide you with full training and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to enable you to safely and effectively work as a Lead Operative where you will…

• Input daily production figures into the works order system
• Promote Lean thinking and actively look for ways to improve efficiencies
• Carry out factory inspections, giving advice and support to Production Operatives
• Maintain a good standard of housekeeping throughout the plant
• Deputise for the Team Leader in their absence managing your own and the teams time effectively
• Be willing to undertake any training that is required to fulfil this role and your personal development

Hours of Work: 6.00am to 6.00pm on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern

About You

• Strong experience working in a heavy manufacturing environment
• You will ideally have experience with supervision/line management or have transferable skills to offer, such as;
  • Coaching
  • Addressing performance issues
  • Motivating others
  • Managing change
  • Conflict resolution
  • Administration skills
  • Resource planning and organisation
• You’ll enjoy working in a busy environment where you can roll your sleeves up and get hands-on
• Flexible and able to adapt to the different daily priorities in the factory which help us run efficiently
• Safety is our biggest priority, so you’ll be committed to safe working and have good general safety awareness.
• You’ll be fit enough to perform your duties, which are varied, and sometimes physically demanding
• Confident with a positive attitude
• OPTIONAL - Current / valid RTITB, ITSSAR, NPORS or CPCS forklift truck license

About Our Benefits

• Salary up to £35,580 (inclusive of allowances/bonuses)
• Pension scheme
• Up to 25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rated for shift workers)
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programme (including 24/7 online GP, discounts on counselling, mental health support service, get fit programmes) & even more health & wellbeing benefits include dental cover, health cash plan and eye tests
• Financial advice/support available (including expert advice from our pension provider, and recommendations on savings & loans options)
• Employee discounts available with various retailers, gyms, and wienerberger products
• Life assurance (2x annual salary)
• Opportunity to join our Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit Participation Programme

About Wienerberger Ltd

Wienerberger Ltd is a provider of wall, roof and landscaping innovations, offering outstanding, sustainable solutions for new build and renovation. In the UK, we have head offices located in Cheadle and Doncaster, showrooms in London, Belfast and Surrey, with brick and roof tile production sites in Manchester, Co. Durham, Worcestershire, North Warwickshire, West Midlands, North Kent, Surrey and West Sussex.

So what are you waiting for? Come and join wienerberger as a Lead Operative and start growing your career with us today!

The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.