Production Operative

Since our establishment more than 60 years ago as Acheson & Glover Limited, we have sought to provide opportunities for our team to build careers - rather than just hold down a job.

**OBJECTIVE OF ROLE**

To operate in a highly automated, leading-edge production facility to manufacture superior quality paving and walling products in a safe and efficient manner.

**COMPANY VALUES AND CULTURE**:
At AG, we are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture that reflects our core values of integrity, sustainability, customer care, wellbeing, and innovation. Our mission is to be the preferred supplier of innovative hard landscaping and building products which create a sustainable built environment. We believe in continuous improvement and encourage our employees to take initiative and drive positive change. Our work environment is built on mutual respect, support, and the shared goal of delivering superior quality products. We value the contribution of each team member and strive to ensure that everyone goes home safe every day, feels valued, and is empowered to grow and succeed within the company.

We are now recruiting for a **Production Operative **to join our growing team, to undertake general and production operative duties within the **Carryduff Plant**.

**39 hours Monday-Thursday 8.00am-4.30pm Friday 8.00am - 3.30pm**

**About The Role**

**MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Operate machinery safely and efficiently, adhering to pre-defined permit to work systems, Risk Assessments, and Method Statements.
- Check products for quality on the production line, removing defective items.
- Conduct regular pre-production checks and maintain/upkeep machinery.
- Report machinery faults to the Production Supervisor and maintenance staff.
- Set up the production line and make periodic changes needed to manufacture different products.
- Make minor adjustments to machine settings to improve quality and efficiency.
- Operate mobile plant safely as required.
- Provide production support to other factories/departments as required.
- Keep the machines and work area clean and tidy during the shift, including washing, cleaning, and greasing.
- Ensure machines are adequately supplied with raw materials, packaging materials, and cement in liaison with the Production Supervisor.
- Act as an advocate for AG’s culture and values by demonstrating integrity, sustainability, customer care, wellbeing, and innovation in all aspects of your work and interactions with colleagues.
- Adhere to all Company Health and Safety policies at all times, wearing the correct PPE while working in the plant and yard, and taking responsibility for personal safety and that of colleagues.

**The above list is not exhaustive but aims to provide a broad range of key accountabilities and duties of the post. The role may involve additional tasks as directed by supervisors or managers, commensurate with the position.**

**Required Criteria**
- Medically fit to undertake the physical requirements of the job.
- Previous experience of working in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work as part of a team focused on maximising production.
- Ability to work quickly to meet production deadlines
- Adherence to H&S and general housekeeping standards
- Flexible approach to work required, willingness to retrain and learn new skills
- Minimum of 6 GCSE's Grade A-C

**Desired Criteria**
- Previous experience of concrete products manufacturing.
- At least 1 year’s previous forklift driving experience preferably within a busy manufacturing environment.
- Experience of working in a maintenance capacity in a production environment.

**Skills Needed**

Situation Evaluation and Analysis, Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs, Forklift handling

**About The Company**

Established 60 years ago as Acheson & Glover Limited, and now known as AG, the company is a renowned and respected designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of best in class walling, paving and facing brick for the commercial and domestic markets across the UK and Ireland.

In Britain our products are sold through Builders Merchants, whilst in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland we sell through our own wholly-owned outlets as well as a number of other carefully chosen retail partners and Builders Merchants.

**Company Culture**

Since our establishment more than 60 years ago as Acheson & Glover Limited, we have sought to provide opportunities for our team to build careers - rather than just hold down a job.

Our people matter to us. We care about their wellbeing (their Health and Safety) and we want to see them become the very best they can be.

We are delighted that many of our employees have been with us for considerable periods and, as a result of their commitment and our support, many have moved through the ranks to management level and beyond.

**Company Benefits**

We provide tailored personal development plans and hands-on support from experienced mento