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**

We are now recruiting for a **Production Operative **to join our growing team, required to operate the 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.

**About The Role**

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**

1)Take personal responsibility for safety; ultimately ensuring that you go home safe everyday whilst training to become a flexible operative across a range of workstations to produce paving and walling products to the highest quality standard.

2) As a key member of the team become proficient in all aspects of operations

3) Use and learn the tools of the Learn management system to drive continuous improvement in productivity whilst maintaining quality of output.

4) Support maintenance tasks, during machine down time, planned maintenance and with routine maintenance tasks.

5) Troubleshooting - respond quickly to conditions that adversely impact operations through communication with shift team leader and working to resolve issues.

6) Comply with AG Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Policies & Procedures, safe systems of work and legislative requirements. Report improvements using AG's Engage Software

7) Ensure that HSEQ risk are eliminated or controlled during all activities, completing production and pre-use HSEQ checks as required.

8) Ensure product meets the requirements quality standard, maintain supporting records throughout the production process.

9) Maintain a clean and tidy work area, ensuring housekeeping is kept at the required high standard

10) Any other duties commensurate with the role and within capabilities.

**The above list is not exhaustive but aims to provide a broad range of key accountabilities of the post.**

**Required Criteria**
- Medically fit to undertake the physical requirements of the job.
- Previous experience of working in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
- Computer Literate
- Adherence and appreciation for H&S litigation and general housekeeping standards
- Reliable. Works well on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Ability to meet production deadlines
- Experience of effective communication to team members
- Can travel to and from work areas as and when required.
- Available to respond to production problems outside of normal hours

**Desired Criteria**
- Previous experience of concrete products manufacturing
- Previous experience of quality control
- At least 1 year's previous forklift, driving experience preferably within a busy manufacturing environment Previous experience in routine and preventative maintenance programmes

**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 mentors to ensure our team members can flourish in whatever part of the