Production Operator

GAF Materials Corp.; Shawell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Operator, where your contributions will directly impact the quality of our tile manufacturing process. In this role, you will collaborate with a dynamic team, ensuring that products meet the highest standards. You'll be responsible for operating machinery, maintaining safety protocols, and achieving production targets in a fast-paced environment. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to grow within a company that values innovation and teamwork, providing a supportive atmosphere for your career development. If you're ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Company matched pension contributions

Income protection

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Knowledge of production line operations and quality control.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production line machinery and equipment.
• Conduct regular quality control inspections and report issues.

Skills

Production line experience

Basic Maths skills

Basic English skills

Verbal communication

Team player

Quality and safety standards

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Production line machinery

Mobile plant equipment

Job description

Empower, Connect, Evolve, and Inspire - these are the values that drive us and make BMI a company where you can thrive and grow.

Job Title: Production Operator

Function: Supply Chain - Manufacturing

Location: Shawell

Reporting to: Production Manager

Standard Hours (inc shift pattern): 48 hours per week - Monday to Thursday rotating between 06:00 - 18:00 / 18:00 - 06:00

BMI UK&I has an exciting permanent opportunity for a Production Operator to join our team.

Role Summary
You’ll work closely and collaborate with the team, being responsible for all areas of the tile manufacturing process and ensuring that our products are made to the highest quality standards.

You’ll directly contribute to and support the overall performance of the Plant by playing a vital role in achieving the daily production volume targets.

This role will suit someone who enjoys working in a team within a fast-paced/busy working environment.

As the Production Operator, your key responsibilities will be:

1. Adhering to Health and safety policies and procedures at all times.
2. Operating and maintaining Production line machinery, equipment and mobile plant.
3. Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping and cleanliness by taking full ownership of your working area.
4. Regular quality control monitoring and recording through both visual and physical inspection of products.
5. Identification and safe resolution of breakdowns and quality issues in partnership with the Maintenance team.
6. Proactively report safety and quality issues as soon as they are discovered.

Your key skills and experience will include:

1. Knowledge and experience of working on a production line.
2. Basic Maths and English skills.
3. Basic writing skills.
4. Good standard of verbal communication.
5. A dependable team player.
6. Ability to maintain high standards of quality and safety.

If you do not have all key skills but still feel like you would be a good fit, please still apply and we will consider your application based on merit and experience.

Benefits
We offer a range of benefits that include:

1. Company matched pension contributions between 4% and 8%.
2. Income protection and life insurance.
3. EAP program.
4. A host of other benefits such as a cycle to work scheme.

About BMI
BMI is a new name backed-up with over 180 years of roofing experience and knowledge. Bringing together some of the industry’s most trusted local brands such as Redland & Icopal to become the largest supplier of both flat and pitched roofing and waterproofing solutions throughout Europe.

With over 120 production facilities across Europe, Africa and Asia, and more than 9,800 employees worldwide, we're well positioned to offer an unparalleled level of experience and innovation to our clients.

Our roofing products and systems are designed and manufactured in the UK. We have multiple manufacturing sites and distribution depots across the UK and Ireland with our UK&I Head Office based in Milton Keynes and our industry-leading BMI Academy is based in South Cerney, Gloucestershire.

Across these sites we offer a wide range of opportunities; from dedicated sales managers and technical experts to skilled operators in our plants, we value every role in the BMI Team and are united in delivering excellence for our customers and becoming the best roofing and waterproofing solutions company in the world.

We are One BMI. We embrace and recognise our differences and unique qualities across all of our people and the value these bring. We inspire, connect and empower our people and seek to proactively engage the communities in which we serve.

We continually focus on creating an inclusive culture where everyone contributes and thrives, where our people feel valued for who they are, have a sense of belonging, and do their best every single day.

We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that everyone should be treated equally, regardless of their religion, beliefs, age, gender, gender reassignment, race, disability, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.

If you need any help or adjustments for any stage within the recruitment process due to health, disability or any other reason, please let us know by contacting [e-mail].

A career with BMI Group is more than just a job. We help you to find work you enjoy, to use your skills, and support you to become the best you can be.

Working together we can achieve great things. Come and join us.