Production Operative
POST: Production Operative
REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor
LOCATION: Toome MASA
HOURS: Day Shift (Monday to Thursday 7.00am – 5.00pm)
MAIN PURPOSE: To undertake the operation and maintenance of static and mobile plant in the manufacturing of concrete products.
About the role
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The manufacture of concrete products is highly mechanical and computerised, so your work as a Machine/General Operative is likely to include:
1. Operation of computer controlled machine panels during the manufacture of concrete products
2. Making mechanical adjustments to machine parts
3. Regular inspection of production within quality guidelines to ensure minimum wastage
o Setting up the production line, production machinery and making periodic changes needed to manufacture different products.
o Making minor adjustments to machine settings to improve quality and efficiency
4. Fault investigation and reporting of machinery faults to shift supervisors and maintenance staff
5. Daily housekeeping and maintenance – to include washing, cleaning, greasing
6. Keeping the machines and work area clean and tidy during the shift
7. Ensure adequate machines supplies with raw materials, packaging materials, cement in liaison with Production Supervisor
8. Adhering to all Company Health and Safety polices at all times, wearing the correct company PPE while working in the plant and yard, taking responsibility for your own safety and that of work colleagues
9. Operating the machinery in a safe working manner in conjunction with pre-defined permit to work systems/Risk Assessments and Method statements
10. Operation of Mobile plant as required in a safe manner
11. Providing production support, again as required, to other factories/departments
12. 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 duties and responsibilities of the post.
What you will need
Required criteria
- • Medically fit to undertake the physical requirements of the job.
- • Previous experience as a machine operator
- • Previous experience working in a busy production environment
- • Ability to meet production targets
- • Adherence and appreciation for H&S and general housekeeping standards.
- • High level of verbal/written English
- • Ability to work quickly to meet production deadlines.
- • Experience of effective communication to team members.
- • Good observational skills to spot defective products
- • Patience to carry out repetitive tasks
- • Available to respond to production problems outside normal hours.
- • Flexible approach to work required, willingness to retrain and learn new skills.
Desired criteria
- • Experience of working with concrete products
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.