Polypipe
Production Operator
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Production Operator
Closing Date for Application: Thursday 30/07/2026
Polypipe Ulster, part of the Genuit Group, designs and manufactures products for the domestic, commercial, and industrial construction sectors. Our exceptional teams apply their first-class technical, customer service, and manufacturing expertise to understand our customers’ needs and solve tomorrow’s water, climate, and ventilation challenges. Our loyal and highly skilled workforce are key to our success in delivering sustainable climate and water management solutions, everywhere.
Role Overview
Production Operatives assist in the production, assembly, and packing of a variety of goods. The Production Operative will form part of a team and have specific duties within an assigned section. Duties may vary from material handling to finished goods onto a production line, including the packing and inspection of finished products.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure all production activities follow specification sheets and shop orders in line with the production plan.
- Operate machinery and equipment safely, complying with all instructions, Health & Safety protocols, and PPE requirements.
- Monitor product quality during manufacturing and ensure outputs meet required specifications through effective quality checks.
- Identify and resolve minor production or equipment issues, escalating to the Setter/Team Leader when issues cannot be resolved independently.
- Accurately label all finished goods and ensure correct documentation and traceability.
- Maintain accurate production data, process records, and associated documentation.
- Carry out routine equipment inspections and cleaning in accordance with operational instructions.
- Report any operational problems or quality concerns immediately to the Setter/Team Leader to minimise impact on output or customers.
- Adhere to all quality standards, policies, procedures, and relevant legislation, including health and safety regulations.
- Adopt and contribute to a Continuous Improvement mindset, including Lean practices such as 5S and red-tagging (training provided).
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Skills and Experience
- Previous experience within a manufacturing environment
- Previous experience of operating manufacturing equipment
- Ability to accurately complete paperwork
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to identify and resolve problems
- Act with health, safety, and wellbeing in mind
Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.
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Here at Genuit we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. Our people are central to us which is why we’re passionate about building a culture of trust and innovation. We operate a decentralised business model where each Genuit Business attracts, nurtures, and retains local talent, becoming experts in their field. It is our people who will ensure that our success is sustainable, supporting each other and being flexible and responsive to the demands of our customers and the marketplace.
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