Production Operative

Marshalls plc; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in hard landscaping is seeking a Production Operative to join their team in St. Ives. The role involves manufacturing concrete products with advanced technology, ensuring health and safety standards. Employees enjoy a structured shift pattern, opportunities for skill development, and a range of benefits including holiday, pension scheme, and training.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

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 centre

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy production or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Forklift license and experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture high-quality concrete products using advanced technology.
• Operate machinery and prioritize health and safety.

Skills

Team Spirit

Flexibility

Basic Computer Skills

Education

IOSH or Safe to Supervise Qualification

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Production Operative

Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire

Salary: Starting at £32,739 increasing over time + Benefits

Shifts: 12 hours Days/Nights rotating with only 1 Saturday morning every 3 weeks AND 4 consecutive days off every 2 out of 3 weeks (further details in the advert below)

Marshalls plc is the UK's leading hard landscaping manufacturer, supplying superior natural stone and modern concrete products since the 1890s. We are a Superbrand since 2010 and a FTSE 250 company. Did you know we’ve paved every street on the Monopoly board?

We’re leading the industry with the UK’s first dual block plant at our St Ives site, which will increase manufacturing capacity by 200% and foster product innovation. We utilize cutting-edge technology, systems, and processes to produce the finest landscaping products in the UK. Check out a video of the plant coming together or read more here.

If you're interested in starting or advancing your manufacturing career, we'd love to hear from you.

Shift Pattern

Our site follows this shift pattern:

• 2 Days on, 1 day off, 2 nights on, 4 days off, 3 days on, 1 half-day (Saturday morning), 1 day off, 3 nights on, 4 days off

Shifts run from 6AM - 6PM / 6PM - 6AM, or 6AM - 12PM on a Saturday half-day.

Mission

You will work as part of a team to manufacture high-quality concrete products using advanced technology and techniques, prioritizing health and safety. Tasks include operating machinery, using hand tools, shot blast machinery, and mobile plant such as forklifts. You will learn manufacturing techniques, safety, quality, waste management, and OEE, with opportunities for skill development and pay progression.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in a busy production or manufacturing environment is preferred but not essential
• Forklift license and experience are advantageous
• Strong team spirit
• Flexibility for shift rotation or night shifts
• Basic computer skills
• IOSH or Safe to Supervise qualification is a plus but not required

Benefits

• Set shift patterns with overtime available
• 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 centre
• Share purchase scheme and life assurance

Equal Opportunities

Marshalls is committed to a fair, supportive, and diverse workplace. We value every individual's contribution and aim to reflect society's diversity. We welcome all applicants and foster an inclusive environment.

Thanks to agencies for their understanding.

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