Production Operative

SeeMeHired.com; Toome; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company in Toome is looking for a Production Operative (Grade 2) for the evening shift. This role offers a unique 4-day work week with a competitive hourly rate of £12.69, plus shift allowance. Key responsibilities include operating production machinery, supporting dry side operations, and ensuring a clean workspace. Candidates should have experience with production machinery, a keen eye for detail, and a proactive approach to safety. Additional perks include 25 days annual leave and a health care plan.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Performance Bonus

Health Care Plan

Life assurance

Birthday Half-Day Off

Perks Card

Qualifications

• Medically fit to undertake the physical requirements of the job.
• Previous experience as a machine operator.
• High level of verbal/written English.

Responsibilities

• Running production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Spotting and reporting faults quickly.
• Keeping machines and work areas clean and tidy.

Skills

Experience working with production machinery

Keen eye for detail and quality

Proactive approach to safety and efficiency

Team-player attitude

Job description

Production Operative - Grade 2 (Evening Shift)

🎉 We're Hiring: Production Operative Grade 2 - (Evening Shift) 🎉

Location: Toome

Hours: Monday – Thursday 4.00pm – 2:00am (4-day work week) 😄

Reports to: Maintenance and Masa Supervisor

Hourly Rate: £12.69, plus shift allowance

WHY AG?

At AG, we're building more than products - we're building people. We trust our team with real autonomy, support their growth, and champion work-life balance because we know their best work comes from being their best selves. Respect, fairness and a commitment to well-being is how we operate. We genuinely care about each other, about our customers, and about making a positive impact in the communities we're part of. We're proud of our heritage - generations of knowledge, know-how, and human energy combined. And we're genuinely excited about building the future together. Our people's work has purpose. Their potential is valued. We are AG.

🔧 What You’ll Be Doing:

• Running production machinery safely and efficiently.

• Supporting dry side operations and mould changes.

• Spotting and reporting faults quickly.

• Keeping machines and work areas clean and tidy.

• Operating a forklift (if licensed).

• Helping with general tasks like quality checks and wrapping.

💪 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

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

• Performance Bonus

• Additional holiday entitlement linked to length of service

• Health Care Plan

• Life assurance

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

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

• and so much more!

About the role

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The manufacture of concrete products is highly mechanical and computerised, so your work as a Machine/General Operative is likely to include:

1. Operation of computer controlled machine panels during the manufacture of concrete products

2. Making mechanical adjustments to machine parts

3. Regular inspection of production within quality guidelines to ensure minimum wastage

o Setting up the production line, production machinery and making periodic changes needed to manufacture different products.

o Making minor adjustments to machine settings to improve quality and efficiency

4. Fault investigation and reporting of machinery faults to shift supervisors and maintenance staff

5. Daily housekeeping and maintenance – to include washing, cleaning, greasing

6. Keeping the machines and work area clean and tidy during the shift

7. Ensure adequate machines supplies with raw materials, packaging materials, cement in liaison with Production Supervisor

8. Adhering to all Company Health and Safety polices at all times, wearing the correct company PPE while working in the plant and yard, taking responsibility for your own safety and that of work colleagues

9. Operating the machinery in a safe working manner in conjunction with pre-defined permit to work systems/Risk Assessments and Method statements

10. Operation of Mobile plant as required in a safe manner

11. Providing production support, again as required, to other factories/departments

12. Any other duties assigned by supervisors/managers commensurate with the role

The above list is not exhaustive but aims to provide a broad

range of duties and responsibilities 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 as a machine operator
• • Previous experience working in a busy production environment
• • Ability to meet production targets
• • Adherence and appreciation for H&S and general housekeeping standards.
• • High level of verbal/written English
• • Ability to work quickly to meet production deadlines.
• • Experience of effective communication to team members.
• • Good observational skills to spot defective products
• • Patience to carry out repetitive tasks
• • Available to respond to production problems outside normal hours.
• • Flexible approach to work required, willingness to retrain and learn new skills.

Desired Criteria

• • Experience of working with concrete products

Skills you'll need