Specialist Products Operator

Polypipe Civils; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Pension contribution matched up to 8%

Genuit Sharesave scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Free on-site parking

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Staff discount on Genuit Group

Job summary

Polypipe Civils, part of the Genuit Group, is seeking Production Operatives to assist in production, assembly and packing across a busy factory environment in Loughborough. You will work on a rotating shift pattern: two days (07:00-19:00) followed by two nights (19:00-07:00) then four days off.

The role requires careful attention to specification sheets, safe operation of equipment and teamwork to meet quality standards.

Qualifications

• Able to accurately complete paperwork.
• Organised and able to organise own workload.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems.
• Act with health, safety and wellbeing in mind.
• Willing and able to learn new skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production is in accordance with specification sheets
• Operate equipment safely and in accordance with all instruction and guidelines, including Health and safety and PPE requirements
• Able to rotate between other departments dependant on business and customer requirements
• Follow shop orders as per production plan
• Monitor the goods being made during production ensuring specification is met through quality process excellence
• Fix minor issues that may arise with the production line and trouble‑shoot when production issues occur
• Immediately notify Line Manager when production issues occur that cannot be resolved by you
• Participate in the set‑up of future production lines and procedures
• Input data into computer system to record production and finished goods
• Ensure correct labelling of finished goods
• Ensure that high levels of housekeeping are maintained

Skills

Accurate paperwork

Organised workload

Effective communication

Problem solving

Health and safety mindset

Willing to learn

Teamwork

Job description

Closing Date for Application: Monday 17/08/2026

Polypipe Civils and Green Urbanisation, part of the Genuit Group, are a leading manufacturer for civils and infrastructure projects, with the industry’s widest range of engineered storm water & sewer management systems, Network and Green asset Solutions.

People are at the forefront of everything we do, we have a unique culture where you can be yourself, contribute your ideas to make continuous improvements and take pride in achieving results to support the overall success of our growing business. We recognise the value of investing in our people through comprehensive training and personal development courses.

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 removal of the product, packing and inspection of all finished products. You will work a shift pattern consisting of 2 days (07:00-19:00) followed by 2 nights (19:00-07:00) then 4 days off.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure production is in accordance with specification sheets
• Operate equipment safely and in accordance with all instruction and guidelines, including Health and safety and PPE requirements
• Able to rotate between other departments dependant on business and customer requirements
• Follow shop orders as per production plan
• Monitor the goods being made during production ensuring specification is met through quality process excellence
• Fix minor issues that may arise with the production line and trouble‑shoot when production issues occur
• Immediately notify Line Manager when production issues occur that cannot be resolved by you
• Participate in the set‑up of future production lines and procedures
• Input data into computer system to record production and finished goods
• Ensure correct labelling of finished goods
• Ensure that high levels of housekeeping are maintained

Skills and Experience

• Able to accurately complete paperwork
• Organised and able to organise own workload
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to identify and resolve problems
• Act with health, safety and wellbeing in mind
• Willing and able to learn new skills
• Ability to work well in a team

Benefits

• Entitled to 24 days holiday
• Pension contribution matched up to 8% Save as you earn
• Genuit Sharesave scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Free on-site parking
• Various health and wellbeing initiatives
• Staff discount on all Genuit Group products

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. Here at Genuit we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. Our people are central to us which is why we’re passionate about building a culture of trust and innovation. We operate a decentralised business model where each Genuit Business attracts, nurtures, and retains local talent, becoming experts in their field. It is our people who will ensure that our success is sustainable, supporting each other and being flexible and responsive to the demands of our customers and the marketplace.