Production Operative

Job description

About

Production Operative

Location -

Ballymena

Salary

• Starting rate of

£13.00 per hour

• Pay increase to

£13.50 per hour following successful completion of probation

£90 monthly attendance bonus for employees who maintain excellent attendance records

The Role

We are currently recruiting for Production Operatives to join a busy manufacturing team producing high-quality precast concrete products.

This is a hands-on role that will involve working as part of a production team to manufacture products safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in achieving daily production targets while maintaining excellent health and safety practices.

Previous experience in manufacturing, construction, engineering, agriculture, or other physically demanding environments would be highly beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture precast concrete products in line with production schedules and quality requirements.
• Prepare, assemble, clean, and maintain moulds ready for production.
• Pour, finish, and inspect concrete products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Follow production plans and work instructions to achieve daily targets.
• Carry out manual handling duties and operate production equipment safely.
• Complete quality checks throughout the manufacturing process.
• Accurately complete production records and documentation.
• Work closely with supervisors and colleagues to ensure production runs efficiently.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards throughout the production area.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures.
• Participate in training, continuous improvement activities, and problem-solving initiatives.
• Support different departments and production areas when required.

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience in manufacturing, construction, engineering, agriculture, or a similar industrial environment.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Strong work ethic with a reliable and positive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Comfortable working in a physically active role.

Desirable Criteria

The following would be advantageous but are not essential, as training can be provided:

• Experience working with concrete products.
• Construction or civil engineering experience.
• Ability to read technical or engineering drawings.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and air tools.
• Counterbalance Forklift Licence.
• Overhead Crane Licence.
• CSR Card.
• First Aid qualification.
• Fire Warden training.

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