Factory Operative
Posted 4 hours 19 minutes ago by Pyroguard Ltd., part of the Technical Fire Safety Group.
Location: Oldbury, United Kingdom
Fire Glass UK Ltd is one of the UK's leading manufacturers, suppliers, and glaziers of fire and acoustic glass, and is looking to appoint a Factory operative at their Midlands branch.
We are committed to fostering a culture that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We strive to remove barriers to employment and provide equal opportunities for advancement and growth within our company.
Your Tasks- Carry out all aspects of general laboring and housekeeping duties to allow for products to be finished on time and to a high standard for customers.
- Assist Glass operatives where required in the production process.
- Adhere to relevant health and safety regulations when operating machinery and handling products.
- Comply with the requirements for the role as set out within the company's Employee Handbook & Integrated Management System, as updated from time to time.
- Comply with the requirements of any Core Duties or other relevant procedural or policy document applicable to your role.
- Handle and store glass in a safe manner, which may involve operating lifting equipment.
- Keep work areas and the factory floor clean, safe and tidy; organised and free from hazardous material.
- Operate and clean assembly and production machinery and hand held tools.
- Assist in waste disposal and recycling activities.
- Comply with company PPE policy by wearing all requisite PPE when carrying out a task.
- Inform supervisors of quality issues.
- Finish glass to a high standard ensuring high quality.
- Monitor and conduct basic quality checks as detailed in QCC process.
- Adhere to operational procedures and production timelines.
- Execute daily work instructions received from supervisor in a timely manner, complying with company policies, procedures and instructions at all times.
- Prepare and package materials and products in accordance with specified standards.
- Assist with production control process where applicable.
- Load and unload goods/materials to and from vehicles and storage.
- Contribute to improving the business, protecting and enhancing the reputation of the company by putting forward new ideas and, when requested to do so, implementing change.
- The post holder must also undertake other duties within his/her competence or otherwise appropriate to the grading of the post as required.
- Demonstrate an awareness of health & safety within the workplace.
- Proven ability to understand quality control techniques.
- Possess strong physical strength and stamina.
- Ability to operate popular glass production equipment and tools.
- Ability to exercise initiative and independence, whilst also working as a team.
- Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions and keep accurate records.
- Maintain effective communication with management and peers.
- Demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills to meet delivery schedules and complete assigned jobs.
- Proven proficiency as forklift operator.
- Forklift operator licence is essential.
- An awareness of, and commitment to, equality of opportunity.
- Demonstrate an understanding of equalities in the workplace.
- Experience: specify type, level and qualitative (not quantitative required); if any.
- Qualification: specify type and level required (including equivalents); if any.
- Birthday Holiday: One extra holiday in your birthday month.
- Workwear: We will provide you with high quality workwear and protective clothing.
- Celebrate Success: We organise team and company events at regular intervals because a strong company relies on a strong team.
We look forward to receiving your application! Your HR contact person, Stephen Oduguwa, will get back to you as soon as possible!
FireGlass UK Ltd.
24-26 Hainge Road, Tividale, Oldbury, West Midlands B69 2NH United Kingdom