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Production 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 Production Operative to join our growing team, required to operate the in a highly automated, leading-edge production facility to manufacture superior quality paving and walling products in a safe and efficient manner.
COMPANY VALUES AND CULTURE:
At AG, we are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture that reflects our core values of integrity, sustainability, customer care, wellbeing, and innovation. Our mission is to be the preferred supplier of innovative hard landscaping and building products which create a sustainable built environment. We believe in continuous improvement and encourage our employees to take initiative and drive positive change. Our work environment is built on mutual respect, support, and the shared goal of delivering superior quality products. We value the contribution of each team member and strive to ensure that everyone goes home safe every day, feels valued, and is empowered to grow and succeed within the company.
Core Hours: 40 hours over 5 day week
About the role
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Ensure compliance with AG Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) Policies & Procedures, safe systems of work and legislative requirements. Reporting improvements using AG’s Engage Software
Take personal responsibility for safety; ultimately ensuring that you go home safe daily.
Ensure that HSEQ risks are eliminated or controlled during all activities, completing production and pre-use HSEQ checks as required.
Maintain a clean and tidy work area, ensuring housekeeping is kept at the required high standard.
Ensure product meets the required quality standard, maintain supporting records throughout the production process.
Operate quarry mobile plant in a safe working manner.
Operate washing and crushing plant as required.
To support the team and become proficient in all aspects of operations.
Troubleshooting - utilise resources to respond quickly to conditions.
Following the tools of the Lean Management system to drive continuous improvement while being aware of associated costs of production and proactively striving to increase productivity whilst maintaining quality of output.
Support maintenance tasks, and help during machine down time and machine repairs, liaise with Site Supervisor regarding preventative and planned maintenance of machinery and help with routine maintenance tasks.
Any other duties commensurate with the role and within capabilities
The above list is not exhaustive but aims to provide a broad range of key accountabilities 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 fast paced manufacturing environment.
- Computer Literate
- Adherence and appreciation for H&S litigation and general housekeeping standards
- Reliable. Works well on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Ability to meet production deadlines
- Experience of effective communication to team members
- Can travel to and from work areas as and when required.
- Available to respond to production problems outside of normal hours
Desired criteria
- Previous experience of concrete products manufacturing
- Previous experience of quality control
- At least 1 year's previous forklift, driving experience preferably within a busy manufacturing environment
- Previous experience in routine and preventative maintenance programmes
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.
Health insurance
Vacation, Paid time off
Performance bonuses
Retirement plan and/or pension
Employee development programs
Employee discounts
Free parking
Cycle to work
Referral bonus
Open office
Competitive salary
Life insurance
Long service recognition
Employee Assistance Scheme
Perks Card
Wellbeing Scheme
Work With Charities
Social Opportunities
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