Production Operative

Forterra plc; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of building products seeks a motivated Production Operative to join their Measham team. This role involves monitoring the unloading process, ensuring product quality, and adhering to health and safety standards. Required training includes a minimum of 3 months supervised training and competency checks. The company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including life assurance, pension contributions, and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and Benefits

Life Assurance and Company Pension Scheme

Gym benefit

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Referral Scheme

Service Awards

Holiday Exchange Scheme

Financial Wellbeing Program

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months training under supervision required.
• Completion of competency check procedure on all duties.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stages of product unloading process.
• Record all breakdowns and rectify stoppages.
• Ensure P.P.E is worn at all times.
• Carry out housekeeping duties as required.
• Report health & safety issues to shift managers.
• Follow LOTOTO procedures when entering guarded areas.

Skills

Monitoring processes

Troubleshooting malfunctions

Health and safety compliance

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday 6 February 2026 at 01:00 | Expires Saturday 7 March 2026 at 00:59

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Measham team in the position of Production Operative.

The role holder will play an active part in the product unloading process, to ensure all products packaged are of the best quality, identifying unsuitable products for differing quality, whilst safely maintaining minimum downtime in order to ensure all products are packed to their designated specification, to achieve both the kiln requirements, current output and quality targets.

Your duties would include but not limited to the following;

• Constantly monitor each stage of the process.
• Ensure all breakdowns are recorded.
• Rectify all stoppages/malfunctions asking for assistance when needed.
• Ensure all P.P.E is worn at all times.
• Ensure all housekeeping duties are carried out as and when required.
• Report all irregularities/health & safety issues to shift managers.
• When entering any guarded area, LOTOTO procedure must be followed.

About You;

The job requires no formal education or qualification, the role does require a minimum of 3 months training from competent operator ensuring close supervision during the period, and a competency check procedure completed on all duties.

• Training Requirements
• Company Induction
• Competency Check
• LOTOTO
• Risk assessments (including one-minute risk assessments for non-standard tasks)

What We Can Offer You;

• Competitive Salary and Benefits package
• Life Assurance and Company Pension Scheme up to 10% employer contribution
• Gym benefit and Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Service Awards
• Holiday Exchange Scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Program
• Personal development and opportunities for progression

We are a leading manufacturer of a diverse and trusted range of concrete and clay building products used extensively within the construction sector, with instantly recognisable brands including Thermalite block, Bison Precast and the iconic London Brick. Our complete product range comprises clay bricks, aircrete blocks, aggregate blocks, precast concrete, flooring products, permeable paving and chimney, roofing, and flue systems.

Forterra’s purpose is to build lasting legacies, manufacturing a range of products from the ground up to support customers with their construction projects.

We are proud to be at the forefront of the industries’ safety standards and are committed to achieving zero harm in our workplaces.