We are looking for a Production Operative to join the UK’s leading ground engineering and geotechnical contractor. You will help produce concrete piles and beams, ensuring high-quality standards. This role suits someone hardworking, reliable, and detail-oriented with a strong focus on health and safety. You should enjoy teamwork, working in a fast-paced environment, and being flexible to support changing priorities. If you take pride in quality work and are eager to learn, we want to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
* Working as part of a team to produce concrete piles and beams.
* Setting up moulds and pouring and finishing concrete to the required standards.
* Undertake other duties and responsibilities to meet the needs of the department.
* Meeting production targets to ensure efficient processes and prevent unplanned downtime.
* Being Health and Safety conscious and aware of any impact your actions may have on the environment.
* Being reliable, dependable, and a good timekeeper.
* Completing quality inspections to ensure all work meets safety and quality standards.
Who we're looking for
* Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
* Experience working in a production environment.
* Preferably experienced with operating overhead cranes and forklifts.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* Flexible and willing to adapt to support team goals and shifting priorities.
* Personable and effective communicator, capable of working well within a team.
* Eligible to live and work in the UK.
What you’ll get in return
* Competitive salary depending on experience.
* Hours of work are typically 7:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday, however flexibility and weekend work are required.
* 22 days holiday plus bank/public holidays.
* Permanent position
* Benefits include:
o Access to Company pension
o Healthcare Cash Plan with family option
o All PPE provided.
* Access to our 24-hour confidential employee support line.
About Us
Over the past 40 years, Van Elle has grown to become the UK’s largest independent ground engineering contractor in the UK. Van Elle’s unrivalled range of engineering techniques and design services enables our expert engineering teams to develop technically excellent and cost-effective solutions across a wide number of sectors, from housing, construction to rail.
Employing over 650 people, we have plans to grow and build on our reputation for delivering high quality foundation and ground engineering solutions. Van Elle values diversity and celebrates individual differences, believing that our inclusive family centric culture helps our business continue to grow as a dynamic and innovative organisation.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this type of role. The list is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this type of role.