Production Operative (Days/Afternoons)

Kingspan Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Production Operative to work a rotational shift pattern of 39 hours per week. The role involves ensuring production processes operate efficiently and safely, with responsibilities including quality control and waste reduction. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced environment and strong problem-solving skills. Competitive salary and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave

Profit-related bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave

Discounted gym membership

Service recognition rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in production processes, efficiency, safety, and quality.
• Comfortable with reporting tools; ability to use touch‑screen machinery.
• Analytical skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Run production processes efficiently ensuring all standards are met.
• Ensure safety, quality, quantity, cost, and time are maintained.
• Support development and improvement of production processes.

Skills

Experience of working within a fast‑paced production environment

A sound understanding of Health and Safety practices

Good communication skills

Be a good team player with a 'Can do attitude'

Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills

Familiarity with reporting tools such as Microsoft Office

Analytical and mechanical capabilities

SAP knowledge

Job description

Production Operative

We are looking for a Production Operative working a rotational days/afternoons shift pattern, 39 hours per week (times below inclusive of shift handover) on our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing line. You will receive a competitive salary of £12.70 per hour + 26.33% shift allowance (£32,537 per annum inclusive of shift).

Current Shift Pattern (Rotational)

• Days = Monday to Thursday 05:45‑14:00, Friday 05:45‑13:00
• Afternoons = Monday to Thursday 13:45‑22:00, Friday 12:45‑20:00

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities as a Production Operative will include running our production processes efficiently, ensuring safety, quality, quantity, cost and time all meet operational standards, reducing waste and downtime and supporting the development and improvement of all production processes.

Key Skills

• Experience of working within a fast‑paced production environment
• A sound understanding of Health and Safety practices
• A methodical approach to product quality and machinery care
• Analytical and mechanical capabilities are advantageous but not essential to identify issues within the production process
• Good communication skills are essential
• Be a good team player with a “Can do attitude”
• Familiarity with reporting tools such as Microsoft Office and ability to operate machinery using touch‑screen panels (HMI)
• SAP knowledge would be beneficial but not essential
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills

What We Offer

• 25 days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• Competitive salary of £12.70 per hour + 26.33% shift allowance (£32,537 per annum inclusive of shift)
• Profit‑related bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 4 × salary life assurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave
• Buy & sell annual leave
• Service recognition rewards
• Supported professional development
• On‑site parking
• Discounted gym membership

Why Join Kingspan Insulation?

As the world’s leading manufacturer of high‑performance building materials for the global construction market, Kingspan pioneers new technologies and better ways of building for the world’s low‑carbon future. Our vision is to improve building performance, construction methods and ultimately the lives of people across the world. A vision you can be a part of! This is an exciting opportunity for a Production Operative with various skill sets to join a global leading business and play a part in our manufacturing operation.

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