Production Operative - Grade 2
🚨 We Are Hiring!
Production Operatives - Grade 2
📍 Carryduff (Outside of Belfast City Centre) 🕒 Monday–Thursday, 7:00am–4:45pm (4‑day week!)👷♂️ Reporting to: Site Lead
We’re looking for Production Operatives to join our team in Carryduff! 🙌 If you’re looking for hands-on work in an established manufacturing setting and take pride in producing quality products, we want to hear from you! 💪🧱
💙 Why You’ll Love It Here
❤️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!
🔧 What You’ll Be Doing
Operating machinery to produce concrete rings and civils products to required standards
Learning and applying full operational knowledge of the production process
Carrying out safe and accurate mould changes
Keeping machinery clean and well‑maintained
Safely moving products using forklifts, telehandlers, or cranes (training provided)
Maintaining excellent housekeeping and following all H&S procedures
💡 What You'll Bring
A strong focus on safety and quality
Willingness to learn and operate machinery confidently
Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
Reliability and a positive attitude
Ability to work well within a production team
Flexibility to support other tasks when needed
WHY AG?
At AG, we're building more than products - we're building people. We trust our team with real autonomy, support their growth, and champion work-life balance because we know their best work comes from being their best selves. Respect, fairness and a commitment to well-being is how we operate. We genuinely care about each other, about our customers, and about making a positive impact in the communities we're part of. We're proud of our heritage - generations of knowledge, know-how, and human energy combined. And we're genuinely excited about building the future together. Our people's work has purpose. Their potential is valued. We are AG.
About the role
KEY RESONSIBILITIES
The following list constitutes the key tasks and duties of your post upon which your job performance will be assessed. Operate the machinery to produce concrete rings and other civils products to exact measurements and quality standards.
Operate the machinery to produce concrete rings and other civils products to exact measurements and quality standards.
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. This includes understanding all relevant systems, controls, and procedures associated with the machines to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality production.
Carry out mould changes on production equipment in accordance with company procedures, ensuring all safety protocols are followed and minimising downtime. Accurately set up, secure, and align moulds to guarantee product quality and consistency. Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to resolve any issues during mould changeover, and ensure tools and parts are cleaned and stored properly after each change.
Address faults as they arise, escalate significant issues to the appropriate personnel, and follow all safety and environmental protocols associated with plant operations.
Perform regular cleaning of equipment and machinery to maintain optimal performance and prevent build-up of dust, debris, 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. Take personal responsibility for your own well-being and promptly report any concerns as required by company policy.
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).
What you will need
Required criteria
- 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 criteria
- Experience in a similar role
- A current forklift license
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 65 years ago AG Paving and Building Products Limited 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 65 years ago at AG Paving and Building Products 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 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.