Shift Operative

2 weeks ago


Whittlesey, United Kingdom Forterra Full time

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Whittlesey team in the position of Shift Operative.

The position will provide direction and control within a production environment manufacturing concrete building block & pavers for use in both the commercial and domestic (Housing) Markets.

You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all plant and equipment that you will be trained to use whilst being focused and committed to achieve our aims in delivering excellent quality and customer service.

The job role will involve being trained in various production processes contained within the manufacturing system. These will include our Aggregate processing plant, Concrete batching plant, Manufacturing & packaging plant associated with block/paver production& operating a range of mobile plant.

**About you**;
- Good communication skills
- Well organized in terms of maintaining a clean, tidy and safe work environment.
- Should be trained, or prepared to be trained up to operate all manufacturing machinery & plant on site.
- Awareness of health and safety legislation
- The ability to manage a varied work load
- Good problem solving skills
- The initiative to work without supervision or as part of a team
- The role holder is expected:_
- to comply with all aspects of the Forterra Compliance Policy
- to ensure that all the business/operations are performed in accordance with instructions and procedures and in such a way so as to prevent any fraudulent activities taking place
- to comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and to observe the requirements of the Company Safety Policy and other relevant legislation
- to update all areas of knowledge as required to carry out the job with maximum effectiveness and to attend training/development courses as and when required
- to comply will all aspects of the HR Policies and Procedures of the Company

**Education / Qualification;**
- Literacy and Numeracy to GCSE level
- Previous experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working in a factory environment would be advantageous

**About us;**

We have an extensive network of 17 manufacturing facilities in the UK, employing approximately 1,700 people.

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 such as Thermalite blocks, London Brick, Ecostock, Cradley, Formpave andJetfloor, Bison Precast. Our product range comprises of clay bricks, Thermalite blocks, aggregate blocks, Red Bank chimney, roofing and flue systems, precast concrete and flooring products and Formpave permeable paving.

Forterra represents exactly what we do and have always done. Our purpose is to manufacture products that are the essential to the nation’s construction sector, helping our customers build with ease and confidence. Moreover, we continue to lead our industryin terms of standards and safety.

**What we can offer you**;
- Competitive salary
- Company Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme



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