Production Operative - Newbury

Forterra Plc; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

Gym benefit

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance

Employee Referral

Service Awards

Holiday Exchange

Financial Wellbeing

Personal development

Job summary

Forterra - Newbury (Thermalite) in Thatcham, West Berkshire, United Kingdom is seeking a Production Operative to efficiently run production plant and equipment in a busy block production environment. You will be trained across batching, manufacturing, and packaging processes to deliver quality products for housing and commercial markets.

The role emphasizes safety, adherence to quality systems, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety for yourself and others.
• Adhere to site health & safety management systems.
• Report health and safety concerns to your line manager.
• Follow risk assessments and safe systems of work for each task / process.
• Ensure PPE issued is kept and maintained in good condition.
• Ensure guarding is correctly fitted and report defective equipment.
• Obtain a permit to work for high-risk tasks e.g. working at height, confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control production plant and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Train across production processes including batching, block manufacture, and packaging.
• Maintain clean, tidy and safe work environment; manage workload and work as part of a team or independently.
• Complete process control sheets daily and report quality concerns to line management.

Job description

Forterra - Newbury (Thermalite), Enterprise Way, Thatcham, West Berkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Thursday 20 August 2026 at 00:00 | Expires Sunday 20 September 2026 at 23:59

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.

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 ;

• 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
• 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
• Gym benefit and Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Service Awards
• Holiday Exchange Scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Program
• Personal development and opportunities for progression

We are a leading manufacturer of a diverse and trusted range of concrete and clay building products used extensively within the construction sector, with instantly recognisable brands including Thermalite block, Bison Precast and the iconic London Brick. Our complete product range comprises of clay bricks, aircrete blocks, aggregate blocks, precast concrete, flooring products, permeable paving and chimney, roofing, and flue systems.

Forterra’s purpose is to build lasting legacies, manufacturing a range of products from the ground up to support customers with their construction projects.

We are proud to be at the forefront of the industries’ safety standards and are committed to achieving zero harm in our workplaces.

Forterra - Newbury (Thermalite), Enterprise Way, Thatcham, West Berkshire, United Kingdom