Production Operative

**Production Operative**

**Todhills, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8BA**

Wienerberger pride ourselves on our friendly and inclusive culture coupled with our focus on our employees growth and development. We value our people as they are at the heart of everything we design, manufacture, the services we provide and are instrumental to our continual success and growth. Established in Vienna in 1819, Wienerberger AG has an annual turnover of circa £3.5 billon. We are a market leading manufacturer of bricks in the world and the building sector’s top producer of clay roof tiles in Europe.

Worldwide we have circa 200 plants across 30 countries, with the UK hosting 16 production sites and our Head Office based in South Manchester employing circa 1,500 employees. We manufacture in excess of 400 products for the homebuilding, renovation and built environment markets, supported by our commitment to safety, quality and sustainability.

**Our Role**

We are recruiting for a Production Operative to be based at our Todhills site in Bishop Auckland.

**What You'll Do**
- Loading and unloading various vehicles
- Operation of forklift trucks
- Completion of all associated paperwork
- Carry out the necessary machinery operations / supported tasks in line with Company requirements
- Follow all Standard Operating procedures (SOP’S) and assist in reviewing these when required
- Operate various pieces of factory machinery and equipment, reporting any problems regarding production immediately
- Ensure that you have a good working knowledge of your work area and that this is kept clean and free from obstructions and waste, maintaining a good standard of general housekeeping
- Liaise with the Team Leader to ensure a smooth and efficient production flow
- Take ownership and responsibility for the area you are working in or task you are performing
- Complete all relevant paperwork associated with the task you are performing in a timely and accurate manner
- Ensure that you are aware of the Company Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures and that you adhere to them at all times
- Maintain a positive working atmosphere, by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes cooperation with colleagues
- Promote Lean thinking and actively look for ways to improve your efficiency
- Take care of equipment used while performing a job
- Cooperate with supervision and fellow employees
- Actively take part in any training requested to enhance your role
- Safely carry out all manual handling in the correct and trained manner, working safely and following all safety rules at all times
- Perform other duties as required by your line manager
- Stock yard counting
- Factory cleaning tasks
- Assisting the QA department

**What You'll Bring**
- Experience within a manufacturing environment and the ability to work as part of a team within a target driven environment is essential
- Physically fit as the role involves a significant manual handling and working outdoors in all weathers
- Valid current RTITB, ITSSAR NPORS or CPCS forklift truck license with recent driving experience /with previous experience operating mobile plant is preferable as this role can includes loading and unloading lorries in the stockyard
- Appreciation of Continuous Improvement Production Processes
- Knowledge of health and safety at work
- Team player
- Safety conscious with good general safety awareness
- Adaptable
- Be able to carry out a broad range of tasks across all areas of the manufacturing process
- Literate as there is some paperwork involved
- Good general safety awareness
- Excellent attendance and time keeping
- A can-do attitude and strive to meet higher targets
- An understanding of QA standards and the importance of achieving consistent high quality in manufacturing

**Hours of Work: 7.00am to 6.30pm**:
**Weeks 1 & 3 - Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and**

**Weeks 2 & 4 - Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday**

**What You’ll Get**
- Company Pension
- Holiday Trading
- Life Assurance
- SIP (Share Scheme)
- Private Medical / Dental Options
- Tech Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Perkpal - discounts / cash back from various retailers