Skilled Machine Operator - Evening Shift

AG Paving and Building Products; Antrim; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

AG Paving and Building Products is seeking a highly skilled Machine Operator for the evening shift in Antrim. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining production machinery, adhering to safety standards, and ensuring product quality. This role offers opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment that values employee contributions and growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of a machine operator in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Forklift Experience.
• Knowledge of Machine Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain machinery to ensure efficient production.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on machines as needed.
• Monitor machine operations to detect issues and ensure product quality.

Skills

Servicing

Labour / Construction

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSE Grade A-C

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AG Paving and Building Products

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Antrim, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description

Post: Skilled Machine Operator - Evening Shift

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Location: Toome

Core Hours: Monday – Thursday 4pm – 2am

OBJECTIVE :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Machine Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining machinery to ensure efficient production processes.

COMPANY VALUES AND CULTURE:

At AG, we are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture that reflects our core values of integrity, sustainability, customer care, wellbeing, and innovation. Our mission is to be the preferred supplier of innovative hard landscaping and building products which create a sustainable built environment. We believe in continuous improvement and encourage our employees to take initiative and drive positive change. Our work environment is built on mutual respect, support, and the shared goal of delivering superior quality products. We value the contribution of each team member and strive to ensure that everyone goes home safe every day, feels valued, and is empowered to grow and succeed within the company.

About The Role

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Become proficient in all aspects of operations, learning to operate machinery and systems efficiently and safely.

Monitor machine operations to detect issues and ensure product quality.

Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on machines as needed.

Support maintenance tasks during machine downtime, planned maintenance, and routine maintenance tasks.

Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality specifications.

Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies.

Maintain accurate records of production output and machine performance.

Collaborate with team members and supervisors to improve production processes.

Prepare machines for the next shift and highlight potential issues during the clean-down process

Comply with AG Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Policies & Procedures, safe systems of work, and legislative requirements. Report improvements using AG's Engage Software.

Ensure HSEQ risks are eliminated or controlled during all activities, completing production and pre-use HSEQ checks as required.

Ensure the product meets the required quality standard and maintain supporting records throughout the production process.

Maintain a clean and tidy work area, ensuring housekeeping is kept at the required high standard.

Perform any other duties commensurate with the role and within capabilities.

The above list is not exhaustive but aims to provide a broad range of key accountabilities and duties of the post.

Skills Needed

Servicing, Labour / Construction

About The Company

Established 60 years ago as Acheson & Glover Limited, and now known as AG, the company is a renowned and respected designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of best in class walling, paving and facing brick for the commercial and domestic markets across the UK and Ireland.In Britain our products are sold through Builders Merchants, whilst in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland we sell through our own wholly-owned outlets as well as a number of other carefully chosen retail partners and Builders Merchants.

Job Description

Post: Skilled Machine Operator - Evening Shift

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Location: Toome

Core Hours: Monday – Thursday 4pm – 2am

OBJECTIVE :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Machine Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining machinery to ensure efficient production processes.

COMPANY VALUES AND CULTURE:

At AG, we are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture that reflects our core values of integrity, sustainability, customer care, wellbeing, and innovation. Our mission is to be the preferred supplier of innovative hard landscaping and building products which create a sustainable built environment. We believe in continuous improvement and encourage our employees to take initiative and drive positive change. Our work environment is built on mutual respect, support, and the shared goal of delivering superior quality products. We value the contribution of each team member and strive to ensure that everyone goes home safe every day, feels valued, and is empowered to grow and succeed within the company.

About The Role

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Become proficient in all aspects of operations, learning to operate machinery and systems efficiently and safely.

• Monitor machine operations to detect issues and ensure product quality.

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on machines as needed.

• Support maintenance tasks during machine downtime, planned maintenance, and routine maintenance tasks.

• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality specifications.

• Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies.

• Maintain accurate records of production output and machine performance.

• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to improve production processes.

• Prepare machines for the next shift and highlight potential issues during the clean-down process

• Comply with AG Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Policies & Procedures, safe systems of work, and legislative requirements. Report improvements using AG's Engage Software.

• Ensure HSEQ risks are eliminated or controlled during all activities, completing production and pre-use HSEQ checks as required.

• Ensure the product meets the required quality standard and maintain supporting records throughout the production process.

• Maintain a clean and tidy work area, ensuring housekeeping is kept at the required high standard.

• Perform any other duties commensurate with the role and within capabilities.

The above list is not exhaustive but aims to provide a broad range of key accountabilities and duties of the post.

Skills Needed

Servicing, Labour / Construction

About The Company

Established 60 years ago as Acheson & Glover Limited, and now known as AG, the company is a renowned and respected designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of best in class walling, paving and facing brick for the commercial and domestic markets across the UK and Ireland.In Britain our products are sold through Builders Merchants, whilst in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland we sell through our own wholly-owned outlets as well as a number of other carefully chosen retail partners and Builders Merchants.

Company Culture

Since our establishment more than 60 years ago as Acheson & Glover Limited, we have sought to provide opportunities for our team to build careers – rather than just hold down a job.Our people matter to us. We care about their wellbeing (their Health and Safety) and we want to see them become the very best they can be.We are delighted that many of our employees have been with us for considerable periods and, as a result of their commitment and our support, many have moved through the ranks to management level and beyond.

Desired Criteria

• Proven experience of a machine operator in a manufacturing or production setting
• Forklift Experience

Required Criteria

• Medically fit to undertake the physical requirements of the job.
• Adherence and appreciation for housekeeping standards
• Be highly aware of health & safety in the workplace.
• Reliable
• Works well on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Can travel to and from work areas as and when required
• Minimum of 5 GCSE Grade A-C
• Knowledge of Machine Maintenance

Closing DateThursday 31st July, 2025