Machine Operator - Days (HESS)

Tobermore Concrete Products Limited; Tobermore; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Hess Plants Machine Operator in Tobermore. This full-time role offers a starting rate of £12.50 per hour, with potential increases and bonuses. Responsibilities include operating machinery, conducting quality checks, and ensuring efficient production processes. Ideal candidates will have a background in manufacturing, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. Join a supportive environment with excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Private healthcare from day 1

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Holiday purchase scheme

Access to technology and cycle to work schemes

Uniform pack

Length of service gifts

Enhanced family friendly leave

Employee savings scheme

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Interest in working within a manufacturing / Production environment.
• Self-motivated with a team-oriented approach.
• Very well organized person.

Responsibilities

• Set up Hess machine to manufacture world class products efficiently.
• Understand mix designs and run times.
• Carry out quality checks and record data.

Skills

People

Manufacturing / Production

Managerial / Operational

Great communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

IT literate

Education

5 GCSE’s including English & Maths A – C

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Description

Location: Tobermore Concrete Products Ltd, 2 Lisnamuck Road, Tobermore

What's in it for you?

• Minimum of £600 per week / £31,200 per year (calculation based on £12.50 per hour and weekly bonus - based on 44 hours per week)
• Basic Rates of pay can increase with skills and competencies
  • Rate of pay will increase to £12.75 after 6 months.
• Annual bonus of up to £1,000 paid out twice per year
• £500 joining bonus payable after successful probation

Shift details: 44 hours per week, 4 days per week (6am - 6pm). Could be any 4 days Monday - Friday.

Induction Week: Your first week will be on days Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm approx.

This role will provide you with exciting challenges and opportunities within Manufacturing. You will provide excellent support to the Production Team.

What You'll Be Doing

HESS Plants Machine Operators will be required to set up the machine using computer panels to produce world class paving products in a safe and efficient manner. Within the role you will be required to understand mix designs and run times, successfully carrying out mould changes and also quality inspections. You will receive on the job training. You can expect to get real life, hands on experience and learn as you go. You will be supported and mentored through work participation and receive an individual training and induction programme.

Why Tobermore?

Benefits

• 💫 Private healthcare from day 1 with Vitality
• 🤗 Employee Assistance Programme from day 1 with BHSF
• ✨ Enhanced annual leave entitlement and additional loyalty holidays
• ⭐ Holiday purchase scheme
• 💻 Access to technology and cycle to work schemes
• 🦺 Uniform pack
• 🎁 Length of service gifts
• 👨👩👦👦 Enhanced family friendly leave
• 💸 Employee savings scheme
• 🧱 Employee discount scheme

If you would like to speak to a member of the HR team to find out more, you can contact us on:

Phone: [phone]

WhatsApp/Message: 07594645495

Email: [e-mail]

Please note we may also create a reserve / waiting list if there are a large volume of applications.

About The Role

All roles will include the following key responsibilities:

• Set up Hess machine to manufacture world class products in a safe efficient manner.
• Understand mix designs and run times.
• Be able to carry out mould changes successfully and efficiently.
• Carry out quality checks and record data.
• Identify and report maintenance issues.
• Problem solving in terms of maintenance / quality issues.
• Setup the machine to make the products as per the production plan.
• Setup the machine by using computer panels to get the right product mix and design.

Skills Needed

People, Manufacturing / Production, Managerial / Operational

About The Company

Our History

Tobermore began life as a humble sand and gravel business started by the Henderson family in 1942. We then diversified into concrete products, which were sold to the local community in the 1950s. In the late 1970s we became one of the forerunners in manufacturing block paving – or ‘Pavia’, as it was originally called. Now, more than 80 years later, we are one of the top paving and walling manufacturers in the UK and Ireland, and pride ourselves on our world‑class technology and the unrivalled quality of our products. Achieving £85 million sales in 2021/22 and positioned number 24 in the NI Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies 2022, your future is in good hands. Working alongside forward thinking business professionals throughout the business and receiving continuous learning and support, start your Tobermore career today.

Company Culture

Our People

To this day, the business remains family‑run. We employ 450+ staff throughout the UK and Ireland. We embrace, encourage and engage in continuous improvement and continuous learning for all employees. Our people are the backbone of our company. They understand the importance of customer relationships. People buy from people. Our success is a testament to how customers appreciate our staff that have been trained and developed to deal professionally with all customer requirements. We only recruit people who share our values.

Required Criteria

• Interest in working within a manufacturing / Production environment
• Self‑motivated
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Great communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ambitious and keen to succeed and progress
• Team player
• Positive outlook
• IT literate
• Very well organized person

Desired Criteria

• 5 GCSE’s including English & Maths A – C
• Previous work‑related qualifications within a Manufacturing setting
• Working experience of Machinery / Manufacturing Industry
• Working experience in Production / Industrial setting
• Experience of Use of Machinery Controls
• Forklift Experience
• Production related administration experience such as check sheets/ computer or iPad
• Full and clean driving licence

Closing Date Sunday 11th January, 2026

Contract Type Full‑time

Salary Starting from £12.50 Hourly