Knauf Insulation UK
Shift Production Operative
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Job Title: Shift Production Operative
Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Insulation in the Production Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.
Knauf Insulation is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. ….. To learn more about the business, click here.
Can you say ‘yes’?
- Do you always have the customer in mind?
- Do you treat your colleagues with respect?
- Do you act with safety as a priority?
- Do you have a flexible approach to your work?
- Do you have enjoy working in a production environment?
As a Shift Production Operative, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the production process to meet product and quality targets, whilst adhering to all safety and environmental standards.
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What you’ll be doing…
- Operating Fork-Lift trucks to transport product manufactured for up to 10hrs+ per shift.
- Operating packaging machines.
- Operating a palletiser
- Carrying out Quality Control duties
- Working 12 hours shifts on a flexible pattern
- Ensuring that all systems of work, procedures and work instructions are adhered to.
What we’d love for you to have:
We are interested in you as a person, your attitude, behaviours, and values. If you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you.
If you have any of the following – this would be an added advantage:
- A current Counter-Balance FLT Licence
- Basic Maintenance skills & knowledge of product quality testing
- A flexible approach to your work
- Experience within a production setting
- Positive approach to problem solving and being able to work in a collaborative way is essential.
We'll provide:
- Enhanced Holiday Pay – 33 days including bank holidays plus the opportunity to purchase more
- 16 weeks Company Sick Pay after 3 months of service
- Group Income Protection
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption packages
- Life Assurance – 4 x annual salary
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- Staff Bonus Scheme
- Career Progression Routes
- Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
- Westfield Health Cash Plan
- Perkbox
- Access to Costco Membership
- Wickes Employee Purchase Scheme
- On site Gyms
- Wellbeing Initiatives and Mental Health First Aiders
- Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- On site Car Charging Points
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About Knauf
Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, drylining systems, plasters & accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, paints, floor screed, floor systems, construction equipment and tools. With more than 250 production facilities and sales organizations in over 86 countries, 35,000 employees worldwide, and sales of 10 billion Euro (in 2019), the Knauf Group is offering a range of career opportunities – in Europe, the USA, South America, Russia, Asia, and Africa.
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