Factory Operative Production and Operations

Holcim UK Limited; Ashington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions provider in Ashington is seeking a highly motivated Multi-skilled Factory Operative to join the production team. The role requires contributions to quality product manufacturing, adherence to cleanliness protocols, and achievement of production targets. Candidates should possess excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as mandatory machine driving experience with loading shovels and forktrucks. Join a collaborative team in a dynamic work environment focused on health and safety.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Enhanced family benefits

Career progression opportunities

Free remote GP service

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience desirable in a similar industry.
• Machine driving experience is mandatory.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to manufacturing quality products.
• Ensure cleanliness and routine inspections of the plant.
• Work towards delivery of production targets.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team working

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Ability to work independently

Tools

Loading shovel

Telehandler

B1 forktruck

B2 forktruck

Job description

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits- all recognising the contribution you bring

• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety

• We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.

• Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.

• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.

• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad

• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace

• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a highly motivated Multi-skilled Factory Operative to work at our flagship concrete products site at Ashington.

As a multi-skilled operative you will be an integral part of the production team, with your main responsibilities being to actively contribute to the manufacturing of quality products and delivery of production targets.

You will inspect, carry out and ensure that plant routines are regularly adhered to and that the cleanliness of the plant mechanism, plant area, adjacent buildings, and equipment are at all times properly and regularly inspected, cleaned in accordance with site instructions.

Previous experience of running processes and basic maintenance would be desirable.

Who you are

• We are looking for a highly motivated General Operative with drive and enthusiasm to work as part of the Shift team.

• Excellent communication and team working skills.

• Good organizational skills

• Able to work on your own initiative.

• Ability to work to deadlines and problem solve.

• Previous experience within a similar industry desired

• Machine driving experience is mandatory, specifically loading shovel or telehandler, B1 and B2 forktrucks

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.