Heavy Plant Production Operative

Job Title: Heavy Plant Production Operative

Reporting To: Limestone Production Manager

Salary: Starting salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Location: This role is Kilwaughter, Co. Antrim

Purpose:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and work as part of a growing business that is prepared to invest in your future. We currently have an opportunity for a Heavy Production Operative to join our Operations team. As part of our production team, you will have the responsibility of operating production machinery to produce a range of products.

Key Responsibilities:

· Responsible for your own Health and Safety and that of your colleagues

· Ensure compliance with company policies; Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental and FEMAS management systems.

· Operating automatic and manual machinery to produce products in line with production targets whilst ensuring all standards are achieved.

· Assist with improvements and efficiencies in all production aspects.

· Responsible for material waste management

· Ensure that machinery is in a safe and satisfactory working manner before use by conducting regular pre-production checks.

· Responsible for reporting any machine faults to supervisor or maintenance team.

· Ensure effective house- keeping in accordance with company procedures.

· Ensure appropriate paperwork is completed and maintained.

· Maintain files and records and provide quick accurate information when required.

· Ensure good relations and communications with all members and non-members of the team, providing excellent customer care in an efficient manner.

· Establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with all work colleagues to ensure a ‘one team approach’ to deliver the company’s performance standards and the business objectives.

· Undertake duties considered by the company as within the competence of the role.

Essentials

Education

* GCSE qualification in Maths & English minimum Grade C or equivalent.

Experience

* 1 years proven experience operating automatic and manual processing machinery.

* Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team environment.

* Experience with Heavy plant machinery such as Rigid Dumper, Articulated Dumper and Shove

Skills and Competences

* Fork-truck licence

* Strong team player with excellent communication skills, both oral and written

* Good problem-solving skills

* Ability to work on own initiative

* Computer literate

* Knowledge and implementation of Health & Safety

Circumstance

* The shift pattern for this role is as followed: 2-week rotating shifts (1 Week days, 1 Week Nights)

* Ability to do nightshift is essential for this role.

* Able to work flexible hours as required and overtime

Personality Fit:

· A creative thinker who can problem solve and drive continuous improvement.

· An individual who is precise and pays attention to detail in all aspects of their work.

· Enthusiastic and passionate about our customer experience, market segments and our reputation.

· A values ambassador who leads by example and walks and talks our values