Production Operative - Accrington

Forterra Plc; Accrington; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Forterra Plc in Accrington is seeking a Production Operative to join our brick production team. You will help operate and learn across quarry, clay prep, manufacturing, sorting & packaging plants, and mobile equipment.

Shift pattern is 4 on 4 off, days and nights, with a focus on safe, efficient operation and delivering quality products for commercial and housing markets.

Qualifications

• Literacy and Numeracy to GCSE level (or equivalent).
• Experience of working in a factory environment would be advantageous.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Well organized with a clean, tidy and safe work environment.
• Willingness to be trained to operate manufacturing machinery on site.
• Awareness of health and safety legislation.
• Ability to manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety for yourself and others.
• Adhere to site quality systems and process control sheets.
• Operate or be trained to operate manufacturing machinery and plant on site.
• Communicate quality and safety concerns to line managers promptly.
• Work within a 4on 4off shift pattern (days and nights) and support continuous production.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Health & Safety awareness

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

GCSE literacy & numeracy

Job description

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Accrington team in the position of Production Operative.

The position will provide direction and control within a production environment manufacturing Bricks and Special shape bricks for use in both the commercial and domestic (Housing) Markets.

You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all plant and equipment that you will be trained to use whilst being focused and committed to achieve our aims in delivering excellent quality and customer service.

The job role will involve being trained in various production processes contained within the manufacturing system. These will include our Quarry plant, Clay prep plant, Manufacturing, Sorting & packaging plant associated with brick production, and operating a range of mobile plant.

Shift: 4on 4off Days & Nights (12hours)

Your duties would include but not limited to the following;

Key accountabilities relating to Health & Safety

• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety for not only yourself but others whilst engaged in all workplace activities.
• Ensure all Health & safety standards are adhered to as set out within the sites health & safety management systems.
• Report all Health & Safety concerns immediately to your line manager.
• Ensure that risk assessments and safe systems of work for each task / process for which you are trained are strictly adhered to. No tasks to be undertaken where a current and suitable risk assessment /SSOW is not in place.
• Ensure that PPE issued is kept and maintained in good condition.
• Ensure that all tools & equipment that you use are kept in good condition, returned to their nominated storage place after use & any defects are reported.
• Ensure that all guarding is correctly fitted. Report & action any defective equipment immediately.
• Ensure a permit to work is obtained for high-risk tasks e.g., working at height, entering a confined space working.

Key accountabilities relating to Quality Systems

• Complete and sign all process control sheets relative to the processes you are engaged in prior to the end of the shift. Report all quality concerns immediately to your line manager.
• Ensure that you adhere to the quality requirements as specified in the sites quality system for all production processes you are trained in.
• Work with management to develop a good sustainability culture at the works.
• Good communication skills.
• Well organized in terms of maintaining a clean, tidy and safe work environment.
• Should be trained or prepared to be trained up to operate all manufacturing machinery & plant on site.
• Awareness of health and safety legislation
• The ability to manage a varied workload.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• The initiative to work without supervision and as part of a team.

About You;

• Literacy and Numeracy to GCSE level (or equivalent)
• Previous experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of working in a factory environment would be advantageous.
• Good communication skills
• Well organized in terms of maintaining a clean, tidy and safe work environment.
• Should be trained or prepared to be trained up to operate all manufacturing machinery & plant on site.
• Awareness of health and safety legislation
• The ability to manage a varied workload.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• The initiative to work without supervision or as part of a team.