Production Operative (Extruder)

wienerberger UK; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Wienerberger UK as a Production Operative (Extruder) in Tamworth. In this role, you'll operate specialized machinery in a busy factory environment while ensuring safety and quality standards. Full training is provided, and opportunities for growth and overtime are available, alongside a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits

Training Opportunities

SIP Share Scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to work hands-on in a busy environment.
• Commitment to safe working practices.
• Fit enough for varied, physically demanding duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate various factory machinery and equipment.
• Ensure production targets and quality are met.
• Cleaning and maintaining machinery and workspace.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Teamwork Skills

Adaptability

Good Literacy

Timekeeping

Education

Factory Experience (desirable)

Forklift Truck License (optional)

Job description

Internationally successful: The Wienerberger Group

Come and join us as a Production Operative (Extruder) at our Kingsbury site in Tamworth!

Wienerberger is a leading international provider of building materials and infrastructure solutions.We improve the quality of life and shape the future of construction. With our 19,000 employees at 216 locations in 28 countries, we improve the lives of people all over the world. Our products and system solutions enable energy-efficient, healthy, climate-friendly and affordable living.

As a Production Operative at our Kingsbury site, you will be fully trained to work with our specialised tools and machinery to turn raw materials into products ready for use in the construction industry. You will become an expert on the machinery and support your colleagues to produce high quality results.

You will be hands-on with the day to day operations of our manufacturing site; operate various factory machinery, equipment and forklifts whilst ensuring high levels of health and safety at all times.

About The Role

Youll be supported by the Team Leader to ensure production flow is smooth, efficient and safe. We will provide you with full training and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to enable you to safely and effectively work as a Production Operative where you will

• Carry out various machinery operations
• Ensure optimum production targets, minimum waste and the highest levels of consistent quality are achieved
• Operating Brick extrusion machinery
• Cleaning and maintaining machinery and surrounding area.
  
  

Hours of Work: 6:00am to 5:00pm on a 4 on 4 off shift system

About You

• Youll enjoy working in a busy environment where you can roll your sleeves up and get hands-on
• Flexible and able to adapt to the different daily priorities in the factory which help us run efficiently
• Safety is our biggest priority, so youll be committed to safe working and have good general safety awareness.
• Youll be fit enough to perform your duties, which are varied, and sometimes physically demanding
• Good literacy - as there is some paperwork involved
• Excellent time keeping
• A can-do attitude
• Good team working skills
• Ability to work unsupervised
• OPTIONAL - Current / valid RTITB, ITSSAR, NPORS or CPCS forklift truck license
  
  

Experience in a factory/manufacturing environment is desirable, but not essential, as full training is provided.

About Our Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Average yearly salary is £25,592 (inclusive of allowances/bonuses)
• Overtime available to boost your earning potential
• Training and opportunities to grow your career with us
• Company Pension
• SIP ability to become a shareholder via our Share Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Flexible benefits offering (including health, wellbeing and money saving opportunities)
  
  

So what are you waiting for? Come and join Wienerberger as a Production Operative (Extruder) and start growing your career with us today!

The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.

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