Production Operative - Grade 2

Production Operative - Grade 2

Carryduff (Outside of Belfast City Centre)
Monday-Thursday, 7:00am-4:45pm (4 day week!)

Reporting to: Site Lead

Benefits

• ️ Paid breaks and a 4 day working week - enjoy a long weekend every weekend
• ️ Enhanced annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of service
• ️ Holiday Purchase Scheme
• ️ Health Care Plan
• ️ Company Pension Scheme
• ️ Life assurance at twice your annual salary
• ️ Birthday Half-Day Off - a small way we celebrate you
• ️ Perks Card - giving you discount of 1000's of local outlets
• ️ and so much more!

Responsibilities

• Operate the machinery to produce concrete rings and civils products to required standards
• Learn and apply full operational knowledge of the production process
• Carry out safe and accurate mould changes
• Keep machinery clean and well maintained
• Safely move products using forklifts, telehandlers, cranes (training provided)
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and follow all H&S procedures
• Monitor machine performance and promptly report any mechanical issues or irregularities to the Team Leader or Supervisor
• Gain comprehensive operational knowledge of the production process and demonstrate proficiency in operating machinery
• Carry out mould changes on production equipment in accordance with company procedures, ensuring all safety protocols are followed
• Address faults as they arise, escalating significant issues to appropriate personnel and following all safety and environmental protocols
• Perform regular cleaning of equipment and machinery to maintain optimal performance and prevent buildup of dust or product residue
• Safely move concrete products using plant machinery (e.g. Forklifts, telehandlers, cranes - training will be provided)
• Ensure that workplace cleanliness is maintained and adhere strictly to all health and safety protocols
• Proactively seek and suggest ideas for improvement-whether related to health and safety, business processes, or cost saving measures-and report them as a 'Good Catch'
• Any other duties as required by management that are within your capability. (You will also be required to perform Grade 1 tasks, such as quality control, strapping, and wrapping, whenever needed)

Required Qualifications

• Be willing to undertake training and work flexibly as needed
• Follow instructions and always adhere to health and safety protocols
• Show willingness to learn new tasks and operate machinery with guidance
• Pay close attention to detail in all aspects of the role, particularly to prevent cross contamination and ensure product excellence
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role
• A current forklift license

Skills

• Situation evaluation and analysis
• Ability to identify and anticipate needs
• Forklift handling