Production Operative

Marshalls; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials manufacturer is seeking a Production Operative in Pollington, Wakefield. The role involves producing concrete drainage products and requires teamwork, attention to detail, and a background in manufacturing. Benefits include healthcare coverage and pension schemes. Ideal candidates will have experience in a production plant and a focus on safety and efficiency.

Benefits

34 days of annual leave

Healthcare cash plan

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay

5% employer matched pension

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Manufacturing Production Plant.
• Concrete manufacturing experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of OEE is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce concrete drainage products as part of the manufacturing team.
• Learn to use hand tools, machinery, and lifting equipment.
• Ensure safety, quality, and efficiency in tasks.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Concrete manufacturing knowledge

Teamwork skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

FLT licence

Lean Manufacturing tools knowledge

Job description

Overview

Production Operative – Pollington, Goole DN14 0DU. 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts (3 on, 1 off, 3 on, 7 off). Salary banding £27,904 to £32,979.

Shift patterns include:

• Shift 1: 40 hours per week, 6am – 2pm, Monday – Friday. Salary banding £27,318 - £32,284.
• Shift 2: 36 hours per week, 6am – 6pm (example pattern – Thurs/Fri/Sat, Sunday off, Mon/Tues/Wed, 7 days off).

As a result of our continued success, we are recruiting for Production Operatives with a background in Manufacturing or Production to join our team at Pollington. You’ll be part of our manufacturing team, helping to make our well-known concrete drainage products, including large pipes and manholes. Working together with your team, you’ll learn how to use a variety of hand tools, machinery, and lifting equipment. Safety, quality, and efficiency will be at the heart of everything you do to keep both you and the business successful. Find out more about working at our Pollington site by watching this short video.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the manufacturing team to produce concrete drainage products (including large pipes and manholes).
• Learn to use a variety of hand tools, machinery, and lifting equipment.
• Prioritise safety, quality, and efficiency in daily tasks.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience or understanding of working within a Manufacturing Production Plant.
• Concrete manufacturing experience desirable.
• FLT licence desirable.
• Team player with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) advantageous.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools advantageous.
• English communication and writing skills.

We Offer

• A working environment that encourages sharing experiences to help improve processes.
• Ongoing personal and professional development.
• Benefits include: 34 days per annum or equivalent in hours (inclusive of bank holidays, pro-rated per shift pattern).
• Annual salary increases in line with development.
• Healthcare cash plan (dental, optical, prescription costs, and more).
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay and leave.
• 5% employer matched pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme, employee discounts, wellbeing centre, share purchase scheme, life assurance.