POST: Production Operative
REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor
LOCATION: Toome
HOURS: 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.
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.
About The Role
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Take personal responsibility for safety, ensuring that you go home safe every day while training to become a flexible operative across a range of workstations to produce paving and walling products to the highest quality standard.
- Become proficient in all aspects of operations, learning to operate machinery and systems efficiently and safely.
- Use and learn the tools of the Lean management system to drive continuous improvement in productivity while maintaining quality of output.
- Support maintenance tasks during machine downtime, planned maintenance, and routine maintenance tasks.
- Respond quickly to conditions that adversely impact operations through communication with the shift team leader and working to resolve issues.
- Comply with AG Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Policies & Procedures, safe systems of work, and legislative requirements. Report improvements using AG's Engage Software.
- Ensure HSEQ risks are eliminated or controlled during all activities, completing production and pre-use HSEQ checks as required.
- Ensure the product meets the required quality standard and maintain supporting records throughout the production process.
- Maintain a clean and tidy work area, ensuring housekeeping is kept at the required high standard.
- Perform 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 and duties of the post.
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
Skills Needed
About The Company
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.
Company Culture
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.
Company 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
Salary
Not disclosed