Production Operator – Safe, Quality-Driven Manufacturing

Forterra; Coalville; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Life Assurance and Company Pension up

Generous holiday allowance

Gym benefit and Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee referral scheme

Service Awards

Sharesave Scheme eligibility

Holiday Exchange Scheme

Financial wellbeing program

Personal development and progression

Job summary

Forterra is seeking a motivated Production Operative for our Desford site. You will contribute to safe, efficient manufacturing processes, ensuring products meet quality standards and reducing downtime.

Responsibilities include daily safety checks, monitoring multiple process stages, and completing operator quality sheets, all while adhering to Forterra’s Golden Rules and on-site procedures. Training will be provided; growth opportunities exist within the manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• No formal education required; minimum 3 months supervised training and competency check.
• COSHH training
• LOTOTO training
• Silica awareness training
• Working at height training
• Spill kit training
• Manual handling training
• Risk assessment training
• PPE awareness and training including face fit testing
• Working safely training
• Accident/incident reporting training

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily safety checks at the start of each shift and report issues to the Shift Manager.
• Monitor each stage of the process to ensure correct operation.
• Rectify stoppages or malfunctions and seek assistance when needed.
• Wear PPE at all times and follow safety rules.
• Keep safety systems and dust extraction units working correctly where applicable.
• Complete operator quality check sheets and sign off.
• Keep the working area clean and tidy at all times.
• Report irregularities/health & safety issues to the Shift Manager.
• Follow LOTOTO and safe work procedures for tasks.
• Undertake relevant training and follow Forterra’s Golden Rules.
• Carry out a shift handover with the opposite shift.
• Follow site guidance for vehicles and pedestrians; adhere to site code of conduct.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality control

Shift handover

PPE usage

Risk assessment

Working safely

Job description

Forterra is seeking a motivated Production Operative for our Desford site. You will contribute to safe, efficient manufacturing processes, ensuring products meet quality standards and reducing downtime.

Responsibilities include daily safety checks, monitoring multiple process stages, and completing operator quality sheets, all while adhering to Forterra’s Golden Rules and on-site procedures. Training will be provided; growth opportunities exist within the manufacturing team.