Production Operative

Come and join us as a Production Operative at our Hartlebury site in Kidderminster!

Wienerberger is a leading international provider of building materials and infrastructure solutions. We improve the quality of life and shape the future of construction.

About the Role

We will provide you with full training and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to enable you to safely and effectively work as part of our production team where you will…

• Carry out various machinery operations (prep plant, extrusion, setting, dehacker and kiln)
  
  
• Ensure optimum production targets, minimum waste and the highest levels of consistent quality are achieved
  
  
• Ensure safe working at all times with a right first time every time by everyone attitude to produce a cost effective, quality product
  
  
• Actively take part in any training to enhance your role
  
  
• Operating Forklift Truck
  
  Hours of Work: 7.00am to 6.00pm on a 4 on 4 off shift system
  
  About You
  
  
• You’ll enjoy working in a busy environment where you can roll your sleeves up and get hands-on
  
  
• Flexible and able to adapt to the different daily priorities in the factory which help us run efficiently
  
  
• Safety is our biggest priority, so you’ll be committed to safe working and have good general safety awareness.
  
  
• You’ll be fit enough to perform your duties, which are varied, and sometimes physically demanding
  
  
• Good literacy - as there is some paperwork involved
  
  
• Excellent time keeping
  
  
• A can-do attitude
  
  
• Good team working skills
  
  
• Ability to work unsupervised
  
  Experience in a factory/manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential, as full training is provided.
  
  A valid current RTITB, ITSSAR NPORS or CPCS forklift truck license with recent driving experience or previous experience operating mobile plant equipment would be advantageous but is not required to be considered for this role.
  
  About our Benefits
  
  
• Weekly pay
  
  
• Average yearly salary of £28,966 (inclusive of allowances/bonuses)
  
  
• Overtime available to boost your earning potential
  
  
• Training and opportunities to grow your career with us
  
  
• Company Pension
  
  
• SIP – ability to become a shareholder via our Share Scheme
  
  
• Life Assurance
  
  
• Flexible benefits offering (including health, wellbeing and money saving opportunities)
  
  About us
  
  With our 19,000 employees at 216 locations in 28 countries, we improve the lives of people all over the world. Our products and system solutions enable energy-efficient, healthy, climate-friendly and affordable living.
  
  The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised