Come and join us as a Production Operative at our Waresley site in Kidderminster!
Wienerberger UK & Ireland is dedicated to empowering the construction industry to create a sustainable future for generations to come, through an extensive range of high-quality building products, systems, and solutions. We foster long-term partnerships, support exceptional careers, and place sustainability at the heart of everything we do.?
About the Role
As a Production Operative at our Waresley 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.
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 the necessary machinery operations or supported tasks in line with Company requirements which will include prep plant, extrusion, setting, dehacker and kiln. Training in basic QA skills will also be provided
Follow all Standard Operating procedures (SOPS) and assist in reviewing these when required
Operate various pieces of factory machinery and equipment; reporting any problems regarding production immediately to your line manager
Maintain a positive working atmosphere, by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes cooperation with colleagues and perform any other duties as required
Hours of Work: 6.00pm to 5.00am on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern
About You
Previous manufacturing experience working with automated machines within an automated manufacturing environment
Previous shift working experience is desirable
Good knowledge of health and safety / qualifications are desirable
Ability to work to production targets
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing
Experience of completing risk assessments
Manual handling knowledge and experience
Ability to understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team
Flexible approach to duties as well as willingness to work overtime
Forklift truck / Front End Loader licence is desirable
About our Benefits
Salary up to £36,160 (inclusive of allowances/bonuses)
Pension scheme
Up to 25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rated for shift workers)
Holiday flexibility (sell up to 2 days) + additional volunteering day
Employee assistance and wellbeing programme (including 24/7 online GP, discounts on counselling, mental health support service, get fit programmes) & even more health & wellbeing benefits include dental cover, health cash plan and eye tests
Financial advice/support available (including expert advice from our pension provider, and recommendations on savings & loans options)
Employee discounts available with various retailers, gyms, and wienerberger products
Life assurance (2x annual salary)
Opportunity to join our Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit Participation Programme
About Wienerberger Ltd
Wienerberger Ltd is a provider of wall, roof and landscaping innovations, offering outstanding, sustainable solutions for new build and renovation. In the UK, we have head offices located in Cheadle and Doncaster, showrooms in London, Belfast and Surrey, with brick and roof tile production sites in Manchester, Co. Durham, Worcestershire, North Warwickshire, West Midlands, North Kent, Surrey and West Sussex.
So what are you waiting for? Come and join wienerberger as a Kiln Burner and start growing your career with us today!
The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised .
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