Lead Operative

Wienerberger AG; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Doncaster is seeking a Lead Operative to manage Operators and ensure production efficiency. You will be responsible for inputting production figures, promoting lean thinking, and providing technical support to your team. Ideal candidates will have experience in heavy manufacturing, supervisory skills, and a commitment to workplace safety. Benefits include a salary of up to £37,000, a pension scheme, and generous holiday allowances. Join us and build a fulfilling career today!

Benefits

Salary up to £37,000

Pension scheme

Up to 25 days holiday

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance (2x annual salary)

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage and coach team members effectively.
• Commitment to safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Team Leader to manage Operators.
• Input production figures into the works order system.
• Carry out factory inspections and support Operatives.

Skills

Supervision/line management

Coaching

Conflict resolution

Safety awareness

Resource planning

Adaptability

Tools

Forklift truck license (optional)

Job description

Come and join us as a Lead Operative at our Sandtoft site in Doncaster!

wienerberger UK & Ireland is dedicated to empowering the construction industry to create a sustainable future for generations to come, through an extensive range of high-quality building products, systems, and solutions. We foster long-term partnerships, support exceptional careers, and place sustainability at the heart of everything we do.

About the role

The Lead Operative will assist the Team Leader to manage a number of Operators, providing them with technical expertise, supporting their personal development and any areas of improvement.

We will provide you with full training and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to enable you to safely and effectively work as a Lead Operative where you will…

• Input daily production figures into the works order system
• Promote Lean thinking and actively look for ways to improve efficiencies
• Carry out factory inspections, giving advice and support to Production Operatives
• Maintain a good standard of housekeeping throughout the plant
• Deputise for the Team Leader in their absence managing your own and the teams time effectively
• Be willing to undertake any training that is required to fulfil this role and your personal development

Hours of Work: Week 1 – Days; Monday to Friday 07.00am – 16.30pm and Week 2 – Nights; Monday to Thursday 19.00pm – 07.00am alternating.

About You

• Strong experience working in a heavy manufacturing environment
• You will ideally have experience with supervision/line management or have transferable skills to offer, such as;
  • Coaching
  • Addressing performance issues
  • Motivating others
  • Managing change
  • Conflict resolution
  • Administration skills
  • Resource planning and organisation
• You’ll enjoy working in a busy environment where you can roll your sleeves up and get hands‑on
• Flexible and able to adapt to the different daily priorities in the factory which help us run efficiently
• Safety is our biggest priority, so you’ll be committed to safe working and have good general safety awareness.
• You’ll be fit enough to perform your duties, which are varied, and sometimes physically demanding
• Confident with a positive attitude
• OPTIONAL - Current / valid RTITB, ITSSAR, NPORS or CPCS forklift truck license

About our Benefits

• Salary up to £37,000 (inclusive of allowances/bonuses)
• Pension scheme
• Up to 25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro‑rated for shift workers)
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programme (including 24/7 online GP, discounts on counselling, mental health support service, get fit programmes) & even more health & wellbeing benefits include dental cover, health cash plan and eye tests
• Financial advice/support available (including expert advice from our pension provider, and recommendations on savings & loans options)
• Employee discounts available with various retailers, gyms, and wienerberger products
• Life assurance (2x annual salary)
• Opportunity to join our Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit Participation Programme

About Wienerberger Ltd

Wienerberger Ltd is a provider of wall, roof and landscaping innovations, offering outstanding, sustainable solutions for new build and renovation. In the UK, we have head offices located in Cheadle and Doncaster, showrooms in London, Belfast and Surrey, with brick and roof tile production sites in Manchester, Co. Durham, Worcestershire, North Warwickshire, West Midlands, North Kent, Surrey and West Sussex.

So what are you waiting for? Come and join wienerberger as a Lead Operative and start growing your career with us today!

The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.