Production Operative

Marshalls; Virginia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the landscaping industry seeks a Production Operative to join their team at the St Ives site. This role involves manufacturing high-quality concrete products with a focus on safety and efficiency. Candidates will receive training and development opportunities, with a structured shift pattern and competitive salary. Benefits include holiday, pension, and employee discounts, fostering a supportive work environment.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Guaranteed Christmas holidays

Training and development

5% employer matched pension

Free uniform and onsite parking

Health care cash plan

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Share purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy production/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Forklift license advantageous.
• Safety qualifications like IOSH advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture high-quality concrete products using technology and techniques.
• Operate press machinery, hand tools, and mobile plant.
• Prioritize health and safety in all operations.

Skills

Team spirit

Flexibility for shift rotation

Basic computer skills

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Production Operative

Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire

Salary: Starting at £32,739 increasing over time + Benefits

Shifts: 12 hours Days/Nights rotating with only 1 Saturday morning every 3 weeks AND 4 consecutive days off every 2 out of 3 weeks (further details in the advert below)

Marshalls plc is the UK's leading hard landscaping manufacturer, supplying superior natural stone and modern concrete products to the construction, home improvement, and landscape markets since the 1890s. We’re a Superbrand since 2010 and a successful FTSE 250! Did you know we’ve paved every street on the Monopoly board?

We’re leading the way in our industry by creating the UK’s first dual block plant at our St Ives Manufacturing site in Cambridgeshire! Our state-of-the-art plant will create an additional 200% manufacturing capacity and foster new product innovation. We’ll have the best range of technology, systems, and processes to make the finest landscaping products in the UK. Check out a recent video of the dual block plant coming together or read about it here!

All we need now is you! If you’re looking to start a career in manufacturing or have previous experience and want to join our thriving company, we’d like to hear from you.

Shift Pattern

Our site at St. Ives follows this shift pattern:

• 2 Days on, 1 day off, 2 nights on, 4 days off
• 3 days on, 1 half-day (Saturday Morning), 1 day off, 3 nights on, 4 days off

Shifts run from 6AM - 6PM / 6PM - 6AM or 6AM - 12PM on a Saturday half-day shift.

What’s the mission?

You will work as part of a team to manufacture high-quality concrete products using the best technology and techniques, prioritizing health and safety. Your work involves operating press machinery, hand tools, shot blast machinery, and mobile plant like forklifts to move stock.

You’ll learn about manufacturing techniques, safety, quality, waste, and OEE, gaining experience and developing skills over time.

Good communication skills are essential for providing accurate handover information and liaising with maintenance and management teams. No prior industry experience is required; we will teach you everything about manufacturing. All we ask is a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Essential skills

• Experience in a busy production/manufacturing environment (preferred but not essential)
• Forklift license and experience (advantageous)
• Team spirit
• Flexibility for shift rotation or night shifts
• Basic computer skills
• Safety qualifications like IOSH (advantageous but not essential)

Interested?

We offer a competitive salary with annual increases and benefits. You’ll have opportunities for growth and skill development. Learn more about us here, and explore working at Marshalls on our LinkedIn or Careers pages.

Benefits include:

• Set shift patterns + overtime
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Guaranteed Christmas holidays
• Training and development
• Annual pay reviews
• 5% employer matched pension
• Free uniform and onsite parking
• Health care cash plan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts and wellbeing centre
• Share purchase scheme and life assurance

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a fair, supportive workplace where everyone can bring their full selves. We value your unique contributions and support your growth.

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