Production Operative - Desford

Forterra Building Products; Coalville; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 27.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary and benefits

Company pension scheme up to 10%

Generous holiday allowance

Gym benefit and Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Descripción de la vacante

Forterra Building Products is seeking a Production Operative to join our Desford site. You will help ensure product quality, support safe manufacturing, and minimise downtime to meet kiln, safety, output and quality targets.

The role requires no formal qualifications, but a minimum of 3 months of supervised training with a competency check. Forterra provides training (COSHH, LOTOTO, silica awareness, and safety procedures) and a competitive benefits package.

Formación

• No formal education is required; 3 months supervised training and a competency check are expected.
• Training covers health & safety procedures, PPE use, and site rules.
• Commitment to safe working practices and adherence to Forterra policies.

Responsabilidades

• Start of shift: daily safety checks completed and issues reported to Shift Manager.
• Monitor each stage of the process to ensure correct operation.
• Rectify stoppages or malfunctions and seek assistance when needed.
• Ensure PPE is worn at all times and safety systems are functioning.
• Report health & safety irregularities to Shift Manager.
• Carry out a shift handover with the opposite shift and follow LOTOTO as required.

Conocimientos

COSHH training

LOTOTO training

Spill kit training

Working at Height training

Manual Handling training

Risk Assessment training

PPE awareness

Fire safety awareness

FLT Training

Overhead Crane

Herramientas

Dust extraction systems

Descripción del empleo

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

The role holder will play a safe and active part in the Manufacturing process, being responsible to ensure all products presented are of best quality, rejecting unsuitable products, whilst safely maintaining minimum downtime in order to ensure all products are made to their designated specifications, to achieve both the kiln requirements and current safety, output and quality targets.

Your duties would include but not limited to the following;

All duties listed must be carried out safely and effectively, work and adhere to Forterra health & safety zero harm policy.

• Start of shift daily safety checks completed and any issues or defects reported immediately to the Shift Manager.
• Constantly monitor each stage of the process to ensure correct operation.
• Rectify all stoppages/malfunctions asking for assistance when needed.
• Ensure all P.P.E is worn at all times.
• Ensure safety systems and dust extraction units are working correctly where applicable.
• Ensure operator quality check sheets are carried out & signed off appropriately.
• Ensure all housekeeping duties are carried out as and when required.
• Ensure the area that you are working in is clean & tidy at all times.
• Report all irregularities/health & safety issues to Shift Manager.
• When entering any guarded area, LOTOTO must be followed, and relevant safe work procedure must be adhered to.
• Always follow risk assessments and SOP’s provided for tasks.
• Undertake any relevant training as requested.
• Always follow Forterra’s Golden Rules.
• Carry out a shift handover with the opposite shift.
• Always follow guidance indicated for vehicles & pedestrians on site.
• Adhere to site code of conduct.

Under no circumstances should machinery be operated if any defects are found with either machinery or safety systems. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action.

About You;

• The job requires no formal education or qualification, the role does require a minimum of 3 months training from competent operator ensuring close supervision during the period, and a competency check procedure carried out on all duties.
• Training Requirements
• Company Induction
• Competency Check
• COSHH training
• Isolation Lock off (LOTOTO) training
• Silica Awareness training
• Working at Height training
• Spill kit TrainingManual Handling Training
• Risk Assessment training
• PPE awareness and training (including face fit testing)
• Working Safely Training
• Accident/Incident Reporting
• Overhead Crane
• Fire Awareness / Fire Extinguisher
• Noise Awareness
• FLT Training (as required)

And any other training that is deemed necessary for you to perform your job role effectively.

What We Can Offer You;

• Competitive Salary and Benefits package
• Life Assurance and Company Pension Scheme up to 10% employer contribution
• Generous holiday allowance
• Gym benefit and Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Service Awards
• Sharesave Scheme eligibility
• Holiday Exchange Scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Program
• Personal development and opportunities for progression