General 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.
Our people matter to us. We care about their well-being (their Health and Safety) and we want to see them become the very best they can be.
We are now recruiting for a General Operative to join our growing team, to undertake general and production operative duties within the Carryduff Plant.
About the role
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
The manufacture of concrete products is highly mechanised, so your work as a General Operative is likely to include:
1. Operating the machinery in a safe working manner in conjunction with a pre-defined permit to work systems/Risk Assessments and Method statements
2. Checking products for quality on the production line and removing defective items
3. Maintaining \ up keeping machinery by conducting regular pre-production checks
4. Reporting machinery faults to Works Supervisor and maintenance staff
5. Setting up the production line and making periodic changes needed to manufacture different products.
6. Making minor adjustments to machine settings to improve quality and efficiency
7. Operation of Mobile plant as required in a safe manner
8. Providing production support, again as required, to other factories/ departments
9. Keeping the machines and work area clean and tidy during the shift
10. Adhering to Company Health and Safety policies at all times, wearing the correct company PPE while working in the plant and yard.
11. Any other duties assigned by supervisors/managers commensurate with the role.
The above list is not exhaustive but aims to provide a broad range of key duties and responsibilities of the post.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Medically fit to undertake the physical requirements of the job.
- Previous experience of working in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work to strict deadlines.
- Be highly aware of health & safety in the workplace.
- Ability to work as part of a team focused on maximising production.
- Works well on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Flexible approach to work and working hours.
Desired criteria
- Previous experience of concrete products manufacturing.
- At least 1 year’s previous forklift driving experience preferably within a busy manufacturing environment.
- Experience of working in a maintenance capacity in a production environment.
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Situation Evaluation and Analysis
Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs
Forklift handling
AG Paving and Building Products
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.
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.
Our 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 business they are employed. Within modern day construction there are fantastic opportunities for those with backgrounds in technology, engineering, marketing and sales as well as traditional manufacturing skills.