Production Operative

Pertemps; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brick manufacturing company based in Thatcham is seeking a Production Operative. Responsibilities include inspecting and sorting materials, complying with safety guidelines, and monitoring equipment performance. Previous experience is not required as full training will be provided. This role involves a Day/Night shift pattern with 12-hour shifts. Interested candidates should apply or contact the local branch for more information.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar environment is not necessary.
• Full training will be provided prior to crossing on a monthly rota.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all company and section safety guidelines and instructions.
• Ensure that all material meets the relevant quality standards.
• Complete all relevant paperwork to a high accuracy standard.
• Keep the area clean and tidy at all times.
• Monitor the performance of the separator machine and update the factory monitoring system.
• Escalate plant issues affecting efficiency to the maintenance team.

Job description

Overview

Pertemps Reading are currently recruiting for a Production Operative to join a leading brick manufacturing company based in Thatcham.

A successful Production Operative will be able to work a Day/Night monthly rota with 12 hour shifts. This Production Operative role is for the separator section. The purpose of the Separator section is:

• To inspect, separate and sort blocks received from the autoclaves.
• To pass good saleable material on to the packer, and dispose of any waste material.
• To supply the mixer with plates.
• To transport freshly cut cakes from the cutting line to the autoclaves using the cross crane.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• To comply with all company and section safety guidelines and instructions.
• To comply with all section instructions and procedures.
• To ensure that all material meets the relevant quality standards.
• To complete all relevant paperwork to a high accuracy standard.
• To undertake "on line" testing of blocks and enter the results onto the PC.
• To keep the area clean and tidy at all times.
• Be familiar with all Safe Systems Of Work and Risk Assessments for the section.
• Ensure that only good quality product is passed onto the packer.
• Monitor the performance of the separator machine and update the factory monitoring system (Intouch) with the details of any stoppages.
• Escalate to the maintenance team any plant issues which are affecting efficiency.
• Hand over information to oncoming shift on that section.
• Liaise with packer and autoclave sections operatives on product size changes etc.
• Fill in all relevant information in section logbook.
• Complete all weekly work orders for the section.
• To understand the gate entry system into the moving parts area of the section.
• Monitor the performance of the machine and update the factory monitoring system (Intouch) with the details of any stoppages.
• Ensure that safety concerns are escalated without delay and resolved.

Qualifications

Previous experience in a similar environment is not a must for this Production Operative role. Full training will be provided prior to crossing on a monthly rota.

How to apply

If you are interested, please apply for the role or contact Daniel from our Reading Branch!