Loader

Halton Housing; Abingdon, Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Halton Housing seeks a Loader to join its Milton team. This full-time position involves safe operation of plant equipment in a production environment, focusing on health and safety, quality systems, and customer service. The ideal candidate will be well-organized and ready to train on various production processes.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and Benefits package

Life Assurance and Company Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

Gym benefit and Cycle 2 Work Scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members

Employee Referral Scheme

Service Awards

Holiday Exchange Scheme

Financial Wellbeing Program

Personal development and opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Trained or prepared to operate all manufacturing machinery.
• Well organized in maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Ability to manage a varied workload without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of Health & Safety in all workplace activities.
• Operate plant and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain yard and stocking areas, ensuring quality and safety standards.

Skills

Organisation

Initiative

Awareness of health and safety legislation

Job description

This is a Permanent , Full Time vacancy that will close in 13 days at 23:59 BST .

The Vacancy

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Milton team in the position of Loader.

The position will provide direction and control within a production environment manufacturing concrete building block for use in both the commercial and domestic (Housing) Markets.

You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all plant and equipment that you will be trained to use whilst being focused and committed to achieve our aims in delivering excellent quality and customer service.

The job role will involve being trained in various production processes contained within the manufacturing system. This will primarily include loading finished goods onto customer vehicles, removal of stock from the factory and to maintain yard and stocking areas by use of Clamp trucks and other yard equipment ensuring the appropriate Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental standards are met.

Your duties would include but not limited to the following;

Key accountabilities relating to Health & Safety

• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety for not only yourself but others whilst engaged in all work place activities.
• Ensure all Health & safety standards are adhered to as set out within the sites health & safety management systems.
• Report all Health & Safety concerns immediately to your line manager
• Ensure that risk assessments and safe systems of work for each task / process for which you are trained are strictly adhered to. No tasks to be undertaken where a current and suitable risk assessment /SSOW is not in place.
• Ensure that PPE issued is kept and maintained in good condition
• Ensure that all tools & equipment that you use are kept in good condition, returned to their nominated storage place after use & any defects are reported.
• Ensure that all guarding is correctly fitted. Report & action any defective equipment immediately
• Ensure a permit to work is obtained for high-risk tasks e.g. working at height, entering a confined space working

Key accountabilities Relating to Quality Systems

• Complete and sign all process control sheets relative to the processes you are engaged in prior to the end of the day. Report all quality concerns immediately to your line manager
• Ensure that you adhere to the quality requirements as specified in the sites quality system for all production processes you are trained in.
• Work with management to develop a good sustainability culture at the works.

About you;

• Well organized in terms of maintaining a clean, tidy and safe work environment.
• Should be trained, or prepared to be trained up to operate all manufacturing machinery & plant on site.
• Awareness of health and safety legislation
• The ability to manage a varied work load
• The initiative to work without supervision or as part of a team

What We Can Offer You:

• Competitive Salary and Benefits package
• Life Assurance and Company Pension Scheme up to 10% employer contribution
• Gym benefit and Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Service Awards
• Holiday Exchange Scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Program
• Personal development and opportunities for progression

We are a leading manufacturer of a diverse and trusted range of concrete and clay building products used extensively within the construction sector, with instantly recognisable brands including Thermalite block, Bison Precast and the iconic London Brick.

Our complete product range comprises of clay bricks, aircrete blocks, aggregate blocks, precast concrete, flooring products, permeable paving and chimney, roofing, and flue systems.

Forterra’s purpose is to build lasting legacies, manufacturing a range of products from the ground up to support customers with their construction projects.

We are proud to be at the forefront of the industries’ safety standards and are committed to achieving zero harm in our workplaces.

In addition to a competitive salary, when you join Forterra you will have access to a wide range of benefits and rewards.

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