Production Operative - Nights

Wienerberger Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading international provider of building materials as a Keymer Production Operative. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to work with specialized tools and machinery, producing high-quality clay tile and brick products. You will be trained to operate various factory equipment while ensuring safety and efficiency in a supportive environment. With competitive pay, flexible benefits, and opportunities for career growth, this position is perfect for those looking to make a tangible impact in the construction industry. Embrace a rewarding career with a company dedicated to improving lives and shaping the future of construction.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits

Training opportunities

Share Scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to safety and quality production.

Responsibilities

• Operate factory machinery and equipment for tile production.
• Monitor kilns and perform routine maintenance.
• Ensure production targets and quality standards are met.

Skills

Hand-making skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Time management

Literacy skills

Education

Experience in manufacturing environment

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Production Operative - Nights

Internationally successful: The Wienerberger Group

Come and join us as a Keymer Production Operative at our Ewhurst site in Ockley!

Wienerberger is a leading international provider of building materials and infrastructure solutions. We improve the quality of life and shape the future of construction. With our 19,000 employees at 216 locations in 28 countries, we improve the lives of people all over the world. Our products and system solutions enable energy-efficient, healthy, climate-friendly and affordable living.

As a Production Operative working within our handmade Keymer tile and Specials departments at our Ewhurst site, you will be fully trained to work with our specialised tools and machinery to turn raw materials into products ready for use in the construction industry. You will become an expert and support your colleagues to produce high quality results.

You will be hands-on with the day-to-day operations of our manufacturing site; operate various factory machinery, equipment and forklifts whilst ensuring high levels of health and safety at all times.

About the Role

You ll be supported by the Team Leader to ensure production flow is smooth, efficient and safe. We will provide you with full training and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to enable you to safely and effectively work as a Production Operative where you will

• Hand throw, form and finish clay tile and brick products to a high quality at reasonable speed
• Operate various pieces of factory machinery and equipment.
• Carry out numerous ancillary tasks to support daily production operations.
• Hand sort fired product to correct standard & hand setting unfired product.
• Ensure optimum production targets, minimum waste and the highest levels of consistent quality are achieved.
• Monitor the kilns and dryers to include carrying out routine maintenance tasks to ensure the kiln seals are maintained in preparation for firing.
• Strip and re-build kiln cars.
• Actively take part in any training requested to enhance your role.
• Factory cleaning tasks

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

About You

• You ll enjoy working in an environment where you can roll your sleeves up and get hands-on.
• Flexible and able to adapt to the different daily priorities in the factory which help us run efficiently.
• Safety is our biggest priority, so you ll be committed to safe working and have good general safety awareness.
• You ll be fit enough to perform your duties, which are varied, and often physically demanding.
• Good literacy - as there is some paperwork involved.
• Excellent time keeping
• A can-do attitude
• Good team working skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Ideally you will have experience in hand making (shaping by hand) but not essential as full training will be given.
• OPTIONAL - Current / valid RTITB, ITSSAR, NPORS or CPCS forklift truck license

Experience in a factory/manufacturing environment is desirable, but not essential, as full training is provided.

About our Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Average yearly salary is GBP38,000 (inclusive of allowances/bonuses)
• Overtime sometimes available to boost your earning potential
• Training and opportunities to grow your career with us
• Company Pension
• SIP ability to become a shareholder via our Share Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Flexible benefits offering (including health, wellbeing and money saving opportunities)

So what are you waiting for? Come and join Wienerberger as a Keymer Production Operative and start growing your career with us today!

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