Forterra Building Products Ltd
Production Operative - Desford
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Production Operative
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Desford team in the position of Production Operative.
About the Role
The role holder will play a safe and active part in the Manufacturing process, being responsible to ensure all products presented are of best quality, rejecting unsuitable products, whilst safely maintaining minimum downtime in order to ensure all products are made to their designated specifications, to achieve both the kiln requirements and current safety, output and quality targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Play a safe and active part in the Manufacturing process.
- Ensure all products are of best quality.
- Reject unsuitable products.
- Maintain minimum downtime.
- Ensure all products are made to their designated specifications.
- Achieve kiln requirements and current safety, output, and quality targets.
Duties
- Carry out all duties safely and effectively.
- Work and adhere to Forterra health & safety zero harm policy.
- Start of shift daily safety checks completed and report any issues or defects to the Shift Manager.
- Constantly monitor each stage of the process to ensure correct operation.
- Rectify all stoppages/malfunctions, asking for assistance when needed.
- Ensure all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn at all times.
- Ensure safety systems and dust extraction units are working correctly where applicable.
- Ensure operator quality check sheets are carried out and signed off appropriately.
- Ensure all housekeeping duties are carried out as and when required.
- Ensure the area that you are working in is clean & tidy at all times.
- Report all irregularities/health & safety issues to Shift Manager.
- Follow LOTOTO and relevant safe work procedures when entering guarded areas.
- Always follow risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) provided for tasks.
- Undertake any relevant training as requested.
- Always follow Forterra’s Golden Rules.
- Carry out a shift handover with the opposite shift.
- Always follow guidance indicated for vehicles & pedestrians on site.
- Adhere to site code of conduct.
- Under no circumstances should machinery be operated if any defects are found with either machinery or safety systems. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action.
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About You
The job requires no formal education or qualification, the role does require a minimum of 3 months training from a competent operator ensuring close supervision during the period, and a competency check procedure carried out on all duties.
Training Requirements
- Company Induction
- Competency Check
- COSHH training
- Isolation Lock off (LOTOTO) training
- Silica Awareness training
- Working at Height training
- Spill kit Training
- Manual Handling Training
- Risk Assessment training
- PPE awareness and training (including face fit testing)
- Working Safely Training
- Accident/Incident Reporting
- Overhead Crane
- Fire Awareness / Fire Extinguisher
- Noise Awareness
- FLT Training (as required)
- Any other training deemed necessary for the job role.
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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
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Service Awards
- Sharesave Scheme eligibility
- Holiday Exchange Scheme
- Financial Wellbeing Program
- Personal development and opportunities for progression
About Us
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 recognisable brands including Thermalite block, Bison Precast, and the iconic London Brick.
Our complete product range comprises of clay bricks, aircrete blocks, aggregate blocks, precast concrete, flooring products, permeable paving, and chimney, roofing, and flue systems.
Forterra’s purpose is to build lasting legacies, manufacturing a range of products from the ground up to support customers with their construction projects.
We are proud to be at the forefront of the industries’ safety standards and are committed to achieving zero harm in our workplaces.
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