Production Operative

As a Production Operative at our Ewhurst site, you will be fully trained to work with our specialised tools and machinery to turn raw materials into products ready for use in the construction industry. You will become an expert on the machinery and support your colleagues to produce high quality results.

You will be hands-on with the day to day operations of our manufacturing site; operate various factory machinery, equipment and forklifts whilst ensuring high levels of health and safety at all times.

About the Role

Youll be supported by the Team Leader to ensure production flow is smooth, efficient and safe.We will provide you with full training and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to enable you to safely and effectively work as a Production Operative where you will

Carry out various machinery operations

Ensure optimum production targets, minimum waste and the highest levels of consistent quality are achieved

Load and unload various vehicles

Actively take part in any training requested to enhance your role

Stock yard and factory cleaning tasks

Assist the Quality department

Actively take part in any training to enhance your role

Hours of Work: 6.00am to 6.00pm on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern

Youll enjoy working in a busy environment where you can roll your sleeves up and get hands-on

Flexible and able to adapt to the different daily priorities in the factory which help us run efficiently

Safety is our biggest priority, so youll be committed to safe working and have good general safety awareness.

Youll be fit enough to perform your duties, which are varied, and sometimes physically demanding

Good literacy - as there is some paperwork involved

Excellent time keeping

A can-do attitude

Good team working skills

Ability to work unsupervised

OPTIONAL - Current / valid RTITB, ITSSAR, NPORS or CPCS forklift truck license

Experience in a factory/manufacturing environment is desirable, but not essential, as full training is provided.

Wienerberger is a leading international provider of building materials and infrastructure solutions.We improve the quality of life and shape the future of construction. With our 19,000 employees at 216 locations in 28 countries, we improve the lives of people all over the world. Our products and system solutions enable energy-efficient, healthy, climate-friendly and affordable living.