Manufacturing Operative

Marshalls; Costessey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in hard landscaping is seeking a Manufacturing Operative to join their team at the St Ives site. The role involves operating advanced machinery to produce high-quality concrete products, ensuring adherence to health and safety protocols. Successful candidates will benefit from competitive pay, comprehensive training, and numerous employee perks including holiday entitlement and pension contributions.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata)

Annual pay reviews

5% employer-matched pension scheme

Free uniform and onsite parking

Health care cash plan

Employee discounts and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Forklift license and experience is advantageous.
• IOSH qualification or supervision experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate press machinery and hand tools to manufacture concrete products.
• Prioritize health and safety while working as part of a team.
• Use mobile plant, such as forklifts, to move stock.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Basic computer skills

Flexibility for shift rotations

Tools

Forklift

Press machinery

Shot blast machinery

Job description

Manufacturing Operative

Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire

Salary: Starting at £14.99 per hour, rising to £15.58 per hour within 12 months

Shifts: 12-hour Days/Nights rotation

Hours: 40 hours per week

Marshalls plc is the UK's leading hard landscaping manufacturer, supplying natural stone and concrete products since the 1890s. We are a Superbrand and a FTSE 250 company. Our products are used nationwide, including on the Monopoly board!

We are expanding with the UK's first dual block plant at our St Ives site, increasing capacity and innovation. Watch our recent video or read more here.

Role Overview

You will work as part of a team to manufacture high-quality concrete products using advanced technology, prioritizing health and safety. Responsibilities include operating press machinery, hand tools, shot blast machinery, and mobile plant such as forklifts to move stock.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Forklift license and experience (advantageous)
• Teamwork skills
• Flexibility for shift rotations or night shifts
• Basic computer skills
• IOSH qualification or supervision experience (advantageous but not essential)

Benefits

• Set shift patterns with overtime
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Guaranteed Christmas holidays
• Training and development opportunities
• Annual pay reviews
• 5% employer-matched pension scheme
• Free uniform and onsite parking
• Health care cash plan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts and wellbeing programs
• Share purchase scheme and life assurance

Equal Opportunities

Marshalls is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing a supportive workplace where everyone can thrive and be themselves. We value your unique contributions and strive to reflect the communities we serve.

Note: Agencies, please note we are managing recruitment directly for this position.