Production Operative Keymer

wienerberger UK; Ockley; On-site; GBP 39,865,000 - 42,663,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Annual allowances

Overtime pay

Health benefits

Dental cover

Life assurance

Share plan

Discounts

Job summary

Wienerberger UK is seeking a Production Operative for the Keymer tile department at our Ewhurst site near Ockley. You will be trained to operate specialised tools and machinery to support safe, efficient production with high-quality output.

The role involves manufacturing tiles and bricks, loading materials, maintaining cleanliness, and meeting production targets. Overtime and career development opportunities are available as part of a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Flexible and adaptable to changing shifts and targets.
• Committed to safe working practices and quality standards.
• Good literacy and reliable timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing clay tiles and shaped bricks in the Keymer department.
• Operate machinery safely and to production targets.
• Load and unload materials and maintain clean work areas.
• Participate in training and develop across teams.
• Support high-quality output for the site and the business.
• Contribute to collaborative workflows across shifts.

Skills

Flexible

Safety minded

Literacy

Time management

Can‑do attitude

Teamwork

Unsupervised work

Physically fit

Tools

Manufacturing machinery

Job description

Join us as a Keymer Production Operative at our Ewhurst site in Ockley Wienerberger Ltd manufactures and provides wall, roof and landscaping products for the construction sector. We offer innovative and sustainable solutions across the whole building envelope for new build, renovation projects and across the building industry.

About The Role

As a Production Operative working within our handmade Keymer tile department at our Ewhurst site, you will be trained to work with our specialised tools and machinery to support safe and efficient production with high‑quality results.

Duties Also Include

• Manufacturing clay tiles and special shaped bricks
• Operate machinery safely
• Meet production targets
• Load and unload materials
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas
• Participate in training

This role helps us deliver high‑quality products and supports our purpose across the business.

There are opportunities for career development and collaboration across teams.

This site produces bricks, roof tiles, and our Keymer Heritage tiles, supporting our manufacturing of high‑quality building materials across the UK.

This position is based at our Ewhurst site, which is near Walliswood and Oakwoodhill and easily commutable from Horsham, Cranleigh, Guilford, Goldaming, Redhill and Crawley.

Hours of Work: 6.00am to 6.00pm on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern

About You

• Flexible and adaptable
• Committed to safe working
• Good literacy
• Excellent time keeping
• Can‑do attitude
• Good team working skills
• Able to work unsupervised
• You’ll also need to be fit enough to perform your duties, which are varied, and sometimes physically demanding

Desirable

• Experience in a manufacturing environment

About Our Benefits

• Weekly paid
• Basic rate: £13.25 - £14.18 (based on experience)
• Additional annual allowances: £10,000
• Overtime opportunities are available regularly to increase your earnings

Other Benefits Include

• Support is there when you need it through our employee assistance and wellbeing programmes. This includes a 24/7 online GP, access to counselling, mental health support, and get-fit programmes
• Health and wellbeing benefits include dental cover, a health cash plan, and eye tests
• Financial advice and support are available, including expert guidance from our pension provider and help with savings and loan options
• Discounts are available with a range of retailers, gyms, and wienerberger products
• Life assurance is provided at twice your annual salary
• You can join our Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit Participation Programme, so you share in our success

About Us

wienerberger UK & Ireland is building for what’s next - delivering full building envelope solutions for the built environment. Uniting leading brands and expertise, we empower our partners to create lasting impact, with quality products, technical support, and a shared commitment to progress.

Join us as a Keymer Production Operative and help us shape tomorrow – because we’re building for what’s next – and that starts with you.

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