Company Overview Glen Dimplex Group is a world leader in intelligent electric heating and renewable energy solutions, as well as holding significant global market positions in domestic appliances, cooling and ventilation. Dimplex is part of the Glen Dimplex Group. We design, develop and deliver innovative heating and ventilation solutions in all sectors in which we operate. Main Purpose of Role The Refractory/Kiln Operative is a permanent position. The position involves loading and unloading the kiln, monitoring its performance, utilising brick-making machinery, quality checking and packing to ensure high quality goods are created within the manufacturing site. The role also comprises loading and unloading lorries for shipment to customers. Key Accountabilities Train to the required level to achieve suitable abilities to carry out varied process manufacturing operations within production. To work with and support the existing teams to achieve daily targets. Maintain levels of performance as directed by line management. Keep records of daily performance. Work in a safety conscious manner being mindful of environmental impacts of the job. Be available to cover either shift work or overtime as required. Maintain standards of both time and attendance. Ensure all departmental tasks and functions are undertaken in a safe manner in accordance with the company Health and Safety policies, procedures and management system Maintain good housekeeping throughout the department in line with 5’S best practice. Judgement and Decisions Maintaining quality standards by selecting and rejected product not matching guided standards. Identifying mechanical issues and report to management. Identify and report safety or environmental issues Essential Criteria Skills, Knowledge and Experience Experience of manual handling work. Good legible record keeper. Experience of working with small remote teams. Ability to follow instructions and work independently. Flexible and adaptable to change and prepared to transfer from one department to another. Desirable Criteria Forklift licence Skid steer licence Overhead crane license Health and safety certification Experience of brickyard work Experience of 7 day, 3 shift work Travel You will be required to commute to work to start on the following shift patterns: Morning Afternoon Nights Monday - Thursday 06:00 - 14:00 14:00 - 19:00 19:00 - 06:00 Friday 06:00 - 12:00 12:00 - 18:30 18:30 - 05:30 Saturday 05:30 - 11:30 11:30 - 18:30 18:30 - 05:30 Sunday 05:30 - 11:30 11:30 - 18:30 18:30 - 06:00 Glen Dimplex Values Skills At Glen Dimplex we are proud of our Company Values, which are at the centre of all that we do. In addition to role specific skills and experience (outlined above) our colleagues are expected to always strive to: Think Customer Care About People Value Innovation Keep It Simple Acknowledgement This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the role.