Production Operative - Grade 2 - Day Shift

SeeMeHired.com; Fivemiletown; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Production Operative for the Fivemiletown location. This role offers a 4-day working week with the opportunity for guaranteed overtime. Responsibilities include operating machinery, ensuring quality output, and maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing, be proactive about safety, and possess a strong work ethic. Comprehensive benefits package available.

Benefits

4-day working week

25 days annual leave

Health Care Plan

Life assurance

Birthday Half-Day Off

Perks Card

Qualifications

• Medically fit to undertake the physical requirements of the job.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Computer literate.
• Reliable and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain production machinery.
• Ensure high-quality output and smooth running processes.
• Troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety on the shop floor.

Skills

Experience working with production machinery

Keen eye for detail and quality

Proactive approach to safety and efficiency

Team-player attitude

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Overview

Production Operative Grade 2 - Day Shift

Location: Fivemiletown

Hours: Monday – Friday 6:00am – 4:00pm. 4-day work week, with a rotational day off every week. 1 in 5 weeks you will enjoy a 4 day weekend. You may also work the 5th day for 10 hours of guaranteed overtime each week.

Reports to: Production Supervisor

We’re on the lookout for a Skilled Machine Operator to help keep our production line running smoothly, efficiently, and safely. If you know your way around machines, this might be your perfect fit.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Setting up, operating, and maintaining production machinery

• Ensuring high-quality output and smooth-running processes

• Troubleshooting issues to keep downtime to a minimum

• Keeping things clean, safe, and efficient on the shop floor

What You Bring

• Experience working with production machinery

• A keen eye for detail and quality

• A proactive approach to safety and efficiency

• A team-player attitude and solid work ethic

Why You’ll Love It Here

• 4-day working week (or overtime on the 5th day if you want it).

• 25 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days

• Additional holiday entitlement linked to length of service

• Health Care Plan

• Life assurance at twice your annual salary

• Birthday Half-Day Off – a small way we celebrate you

• Perks Card - Giving you discount at 1000s of local outlets.

• and so much more!

About the role

Key Accountabilities

• Take personal responsibility for safety; ensuring you go home safe everyday while training to become a flexible operative across a range of workstations to produce paving and walling products to the highest quality standard.

• Become proficient in all aspects of operations as a key member of the team

• Use and learn the tools of the Learn management system to drive continuous improvement in productivity while maintaining quality of output.

• Support maintenance tasks during machine downtime, planned maintenance and routine maintenance tasks.

• Troubleshooting - respond quickly to conditions that adversely impact operations through communication with shift team leader and working to resolve issues.

• Comply with HSEQ Policies & Procedures, safe systems of work and legislative requirements. Report improvements using the Engage Software

• Ensure HSEQ risks are eliminated or controlled during all activities, completing production and pre-use HSEQ checks as required.

• Ensure product meets the required quality standard, maintaining supporting records throughout the production process.

• Maintain a clean and tidy work area, ensuring housekeeping is kept at the required high standard

• Any other duties commensurate with the role and within capabilities.

• The above list is not exhaustive but aims to provide a broad range of key accountabilities of the post.

About the company

Renowned and respected designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of best in class walling, paving and facing brick.

Required Criteria

• Medically fit to undertake the physical requirements of the job.
• Previous experience of working in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Computer Literate
• Adherence and appreciation for H&S litigation and general housekeeping standards
• Reliable. Works well on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet production deadlines
• Experience of effective communication to team members
• Can travel to and from work areas as and when required.
• Available to respond to production problems outside of normal hours

Desired Criteria

• Previous experience of concrete products manufacturing
• Previous experience of quality control
• At least 1 year\'s previous forklift, driving experience preferably within a busy manufacturing environment
• Previous experience in routine and preventative maintenance programmes

Skills you\'ll need