We are a leading manufacturer of a diverse and trusted range of concrete and clay building products used extensively within the construction sector, with instantly recognizable brands such as Thermalite blocks, London Brick, Ecostock, Cradley, Formpave and Jetfloor, Bison Precast.
Our product range comprises clay bricks, Thermalite blocks, aggregate blocks, Red Bank chimney, roofing and flue systems, precast concrete and flooring products, and Formpave permeable paving.
Forterra represents exactly what we do and have always done. Our purpose is to manufacture products that are essential to the nation’s construction sector, helping our customers build with ease and confidence. Moreover, we continue to lead our industry in terms of standards and safety.
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Measham Redbank team in the position of Production Operative.
The role holder will play an active part in the manufacturing process, ensuring all products manufactured, processed, and dispatched are of the best quality, rejecting unsuitable products while safely maintaining minimum downtime to ensure all products are delivered to their designated area in their correct position, achieving both the process and customer requirements and current output and quality targets. The role requires a 100% proactive commitment to zero harm working.
Your duties would include but are not limited to the following:
* Before starting work, ensure a daily safety check sheet is filled out for your process, reporting any defects immediately to the charge hand/team leader/manager or by utilizing the “T” Card System. All Risk assessments and Safe Systems of work must be adhered to, and no work is to take place if these are not in place. Deficiencies must be reported before proceeding.
* Constantly monitor each stage of the process and intervene as necessary according to your training and competencies to ensure that a productive outcome is achieved.
* Ensure correct product treatment and handling relevant to the particular process and production stage and method, appropriate to the product type.
* Rectify all stoppages/malfunctions, asking for assistance when needed.
* Ensure all appropriate P.P.E is worn at all times.
* Carry out all housekeeping duties as and when required.
* Report all irregularities and deficiencies in health & safety issues to the immediate supervisor or Line manager.
* Be fully aware and understand Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work related to your job/area of work.
* Meet output and quality criteria as indicated in the Red Bank Incentive Based Pay Structure.
* Ensure that material is progressed to the requirements of management.
* Contribute to the maintenance of Zero Lost Time Incidents for the business.
About You:
* Have special functional knowledge and experience in production techniques.
* Be able to perform at a high level of work ethic.
The job requires no formal education or qualification, but the role does require a minimum of 3 months (12 months for Hand Moulder) training from a competent operator ensuring close supervision during the period, and a competency review completed on all duties.
Training Requirements:
* Company online Induction
* NVQ Level 2 qualification in ‘Performing Manufacturing Operations’ (To a minimum of level 2)
* On the Job Training
* COSHH
* Isolation Lock off
* Working at Height
* Spill Training
* Manual handling
* Additional training which may be applicable
* Forklift training
* Sweeper training
* Front End Loader Driving
* Small Dumper Driving
* Large Articulated Dumper Driving
* Hand Tool Operation
* Pallet Truck (electric)
* Clipper saw
* Grinding wheel
* Tractor and Trailer
* Banksman
What We Can Offer You:
* Competitive Salary and Benefits package
* Life Assurance and Company Pension Scheme up to 10% employer contribution
* Generous holiday allowance
* Gym benefit and Cycle 2 Work Scheme
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members
* Sharesave Scheme eligibility
* Personal development and opportunities for progression
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