Production Operator Tlnt1_Ni

Polypipe; Armagh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Polypipe Ulster, part of the Genuit Group, seeks Production Operatives to assist in manufacturing, assembly and packing. You will work as part of a team on a production line, handling materials, packing, inspection and documentation to ensure quality outputs.

Role emphasizes safe operation of machinery, adherence to specifications and continuous improvement practices, including 5S, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in operating manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to accurately complete paperwork.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems.
• Commitment to health, safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Follow production plan and specification sheets.
• Operate machinery safely and follow PPE protocols.
• Perform quality checks to ensure outputs meet specs.
• Identify and escalate equipment issues to the Team Leader.
• Label finished goods and maintain traceability.
• Maintain production records and process documentation.
• Inspect and clean equipment per instructions.
• Report operational or quality concerns to minimise impact.
• Follow quality standards and lean practices (5S).

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Operate equipment

Paperwork accuracy

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Health & Safety

Job description

Closing Date for Application: Sunday 29/11/2026 Polypipe Ulster, part of the Genuit Group, designs and manufactures products for the domestic, commercial, and industrial construction sectors. Our exceptional teams apply their first-class technical, customer service and manufacturing expertise to understand our customers' needs and solve tomorrow's water, climate, and ventilation challenges. Our loyal and highly skilled workforce are key to our success of delivering sustainable climate and water management solutions, everywhere.

Role Overview

Production Operatives assist in the production, assembly and packing of a variety of goods. The Production Operative will form part of a team and have specific duties within an assigned section. Duties may vary from material handling to finished goods onto a production line, including the packing and inspection of finished products.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all production activities follow specification sheets and shop orders in line with the production plan.
• Operate machinery and equipment safely, complying with all instructions, Health & Safety protocols, and PPE requirements.
• Monitor product quality during manufacturing and ensure outputs meet required specifications through effective quality checks.
• Identify and resolve minor production or equipment issues, escalating to the Setter/Team Leader when issues cannot be resolved independently.
• Accurately label all finished goods and ensure correct documentation and traceability.
• Maintain accurate production data, process records, and associated documentation.
• Carry out routine equipment inspections and cleaning in accordance with operational instructions.
• Report any operational problems or quality concerns immediately to the Setter/Team Leader to minimise impact on output or customers.
• Adhere to all quality standards, policies, procedures, and relevant legislation, including health and safety regulations.
• Adopt and contribute to a Continuous Improvement mindset, including Lean practices such as 5S and red-tagging (training provided).

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience of operating manufacturing equipment
• Able to accurately complete paperwork
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to identify and resolve problems
• Act with health, safety and wellbeing in mind

Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group's success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.