Production Operative - Newbury

Forterra Building Products Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Company pension

Generous holiday allowance

Gym benefit

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Forterra Building Products Ltd is hiring a Production Operative for the Newbury team. You will operate plant and equipment safely and efficiently while learning multiple production processes to support block production for commercial and housing markets.

The role stresses health & safety, quality control, and teamwork. Training on batching, packaging, and related plant will be provided to help you deliver high-quality output.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Well organized and able to maintain a clean, safe workspace.
• Awareness of health and safety legislation.
• Ability to manage a varied workload.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Ability to work without supervision or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of health & safety for yourself and others.
• Adhere to site quality systems and complete process control sheets.
• Report quality concerns to line manager and follow risk assessments.
• Operate and be trained on manufacturing machinery and plant on site.
• Ensure guarding is fitted and PPE is maintained.
• Contribute to a sustainable culture at the works.

Skills

Good communication skills

Well organized

Health & safety awareness

Multitasking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

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

The position will provide direction and control within a production environment manufacturing concrete building block for use in both the commercial and domestic (Housing) Markets.

You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all plant and equipment that you will be trained to use whilst being focused and committed to achieve our aims in delivering excellent quality and customer service.

The job role will involve being trained in various production processes contained within the manufacturing system. These will include our Concrete batching plant, Manufacturing & packaging plant associated with block production & operating a range of mobile plant.

Your duties would include but not limited to the following;

Key accountabilities relating to Health & Safety

• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety for not only yourself but others whilst engaged in all work place activities.
• Ensure all Health & safety standards are adhered to as set out within the sites health & safety management systems.
• Report all Health & Safety concerns immediately to your line manager
• Ensure that risk assessments and safe systems of work for each task / process for which you are trained are strictly adhered to. No tasks to be undertaken where a current and suitable risk assessment /SSOW is not in place.
• Ensure that PPE issued is kept and maintained in good condition
• Ensure that all tools & equipment that you use are kept in good condition, returned to their nominated storage place after use & any defects are reported.
• Ensure that all guarding is correctly fitted. Report & action any defective equipment immediately
• Ensure a permit to work is obtained for high-risk tasks e.g. working at height, entering a confined space working

Key accountabilities Relating to Quality Systems

• Complete and sign all process control sheets relative to the processes you are engaged in prior to the end of the day. Report all quality concerns immediately to your line manager
• Ensure that you adhere to the quality requirements as specified in the sites quality system for all production processes you are trained in.
• Work with management to develop a good sustainability culture at the works.

About you

• Good communication skills
• Well organized in terms of maintaining a clean, tidy and safe work environment.
• Should be trained, or prepared to be trained up to operate all manufacturing machinery & plant on site.
• Awareness of health and safety legislation
• The ability to manage a varied work load
• Good problem solving skills
• The initiative to work without supervision or as part of a team

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