We're Hiring: Skilled Machine Operator (Day Shift)
Location: Toome
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 6:00am – 4:00pm (4-day work week!)
Reports to: Production Supervisor
We’re on the lookout for a Skilled Machine Operator to help keep our production line running smoothly, efficiently, and safely. If you know your way around machines and like the sound of a long weekend every week, this might be your perfect fit.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Setting up, operating, and maintaining production machinery
- Ensuring high-quality output and smooth-running processes
- Troubleshooting issues to keep downtime to a minimum
- Keeping things clean, safe, and efficient on the shop floor
What You Bring:
- Experience working with production machinery
- A keen eye for detail and quality
- A proactive approach to safety and efficiency
- A team-player attitude and solid work ethic
Why You’ll Love It Here:
- 4-day working week – Enjoy a long weekend every week, with your working hours from Monday to Thursday, 6:00am to 4:00pm
- 25 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days
- Additional holiday entitlement linked to length of service
- Weekly Production Bonus
- Health Care Plan
- Life assurance at twice your annual salary
- Birthday Half-Day Off – a small way we celebrate you
- and so much more!
About The Role
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Become proficient in all aspects of operations, learning to operate machinery and systems efficiently and safely.
- Monitor machine operations to detect issues and ensure product quality.
- Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on machines as needed.
- Support maintenance tasks during machine downtime, planned maintenance, and routine maintenance tasks.
- Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality specifications.
- Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies.
- Maintain accurate records of production output and machine performance.
- Collaborate with team members and supervisors to improve production processes.
- Prepare machines for the next shift and highlight potential issues during the clean-down process
- Comply with AG Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Policies & Procedures, safe systems of work, and legislative requirements. Report improvements using AG's Engage Software.
- Ensure HSEQ risks are eliminated or controlled during all activities, completing production and pre-use HSEQ checks as required.
- Ensure the product meets the required quality standard and maintain supporting records throughout the production process.
- Maintain a clean and tidy work area, ensuring housekeeping is kept at the required high standard.
- Perform any other duties commensurate with the role and within capabilities.
The above list is not exhaustive but aims to provide a broad range of key accountabilities and duties of the post.
Required Criteria
- Medically fit to undertake the physical requirements of the job.
- Adherence and appreciation for housekeeping standards
- Be highly aware of health & safety in the workplace.
- Reliable
- Works well on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Can travel to and from work areas as and when required
- Minimum of 5 GCSE Grade A-C Knowledge of Machine Maintenance
Desired Criteria
- Proven experience of a machine operator in a manufacturing or production setting Forklift Experience
Skills Needed
Data Entry and Basic Computer Skills, Situation Evaluation and Analysis, Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs, Electrical repairs
About The Company
Established 65 years ago AG Paving and Building Products Limited is a renowned and respected designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of best in class walling, paving and facing brick for the commercial and domestic markets across the UK and Ireland. In Britain our products are sold through Builders Merchants, whilst in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland we sell through our own wholly-owned outlets as well as a number of other carefully chosen retail partners and Builders Merchants.
Company Culture
Since our establishment 65 years ago at AG Paving and Building Products Limited, we have sought to provide opportunities for our team to build careers – rather than just hold down a job.
Our people matter to us. We care about their wellbeing and we want to see them become the very best they can be.
We are delighted that many of our employees have been with us for considerable periods and, as a result of their commitment and our support, many have moved through the ranks to management level and beyond.
Company Benefits
We provide tailored personal development plans and hands-on support from experienced mentors to ensure our team members can flourish in whatever part of the business they are employed.
Within modern day construction there are fantastic opportunities for those with backgrounds in technology, engineering, marketing and sales as well as traditional manufacturing skills.
Health insurance, Vacation, Paid time off, Performance bonuses, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Free parking, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Open office, Competitive salary, Life insurance, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Perks Card, Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities
Salary
Not disclosed
