Production Operative

Wienerberger; Horsham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wienerberger, a leading provider of building materials, is hiring a Production Operative at their Warnham site. This role requires hands-on involvement in all operational activities, including machinery operations, safety compliance, and teamwork. The position offers weekly pay, training, and opportunities for career advancement, alongside a competitive average salary of £38,000.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Average yearly salary is £38,000

Overtime available

Training and career opportunities

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits offering

Qualifications

• Experience in a factory/manufacturing environment is desirable, but not essential.
• Good literacy skills required for paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate various factory machinery and ensure production targets are met.
• Load and unload vehicles while ensuring safety protocols.
• Assist the Quality department and complete related paperwork.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Team Working

Time Keeping

Adaptability

Physical Fitness

Education

RTITB, ITSSAR NPORS or CPCS forklift truck license

Job description

Internationally successful: The Wienerberger Group

Come and join us as a Production Operative at our Production Operative inWest Sussex!

Wienerberger is a leading international provider of building materials and infrastructure solutions.We improve the quality of life and shape the future of construction. With our 19,000 employees at 216 locations in 28 countries, we improve the lives of people all over the world. Our products and system solutions enable energy-efficient, healthy, climate-friendly and affordable living.

As a Production Operative at our Warnham site, you will be fully trained to work with our specialised tools and machinery to turn raw materials into products ready for use in the construction industry. You will become an expert on the machinery and support your colleagues to produce high quality results.

You will be hands-on with the day to day operations of our manufacturing site; operate various factory machinery, equipment and forklifts whilst ensuring high levels of health and safety at all times.

About the Role

You’ll be supported by the Team Leader to ensure production flow is smooth, efficient and safe. We will provide you with full training and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to enable you to safely and effectively work as a Production Operative where you will…

• Carry out various machinery operations
• Ensure optimum production targets, minimum waste and the highest levels of consistent quality are achieved
• Load and unload various vehicles
• Stock yard and factory cleaning tasks
• Assist the Quality department
• Actively take part in any training to enhance your role
• Operation of forklift trucks
• Completion of all associated paperwork

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

What You'll Bring

• 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
• Good literacy - as there is some paperwork involved
• Excellent time keeping
• A can-do attitude
• Good team working skills
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Valid currentRTITB, ITSSAR NPORS or CPCS forklift truck license with recent driving experience/ with previous experience operating mobile plantis preferable asthis role can includes loading and unloading lorries in the stockyard

Experience in a factory/manufacturing environment is desirable, but not essential, as full training is provided.

About our Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Average yearly salary is £38,000 (inclusive of allowances/bonuses)
• Overtime available to boost your earning potential
• Training and opportunities to grow your career with us
• Company Pension
• SIP – ability to become a shareholder via our Share Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Flexible benefits offering (including health, wellbeing and money saving opportunities)

So what are you waiting for? Come and join Wienerberger as a Production 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.