Ibstock plc is a market leading manufacturer and partner of choice for innovative clay and concrete building products, building the face of Britain for over 200 years.

We’re no ordinary manufacturing business. Through our principal products of clay bricks, brick components, concrete roof tiles, concrete stone masonry substitutes, concrete fencing, pre-stressed concrete products and concrete rail products, we’re committed to providing new solutions to today’s social and environmental challenges for the new build housing and domestic repair, maintenance, improvement markets (RMI) and infrastructure.

Many of our long-standing customer relationships have lasted over 40 years. Our customer focus is based on quality, service and consistency and our service-led ethos is one of the key drivers in the growth of our market share over the past 10 years.

We are currently recruiting for Production Operatives to join our team on our Supreme Concrete site near Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire. The salary for this role is £19,000 to £29,000 per annum, dependent on relevant  skills and experience, there is also a 10% shift allowance. 

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• To work to the Company’s Health and safety policy by performing all assignments safely, including such tasks as lifting properly, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, and following all safety rules at all times.
• To ensure that the factory machinery and vehicles are correctly maintained whilst following the defect reporting process.
• To ensure the factory unit is run effectively and efficiently to use all time wisely, work efficiently, and work effectively. Aid other team members in getting the task at hand complete.
• To ensure housekeeping is to the highest possible standard. Using 5’S principals to keep work areas clean, neat, and free from clutter. Assist in cleaning activities daily.
• To ensure that you work to produce highest quality products at all times. To carry out all instructed quality checks, fill out appropriate check sheet information, and inspect each product produced to ensure quality. To ensure that only products of the agreed quality standards are placed into stock whilst working to keep scrap levels a minimum.
• Ensure all environmental (ISO 14001) policy initiatives and procedures are adhered to at all times, including but not limited to proper waste disposal and hazardous material handling.
• Understand the importance of cross-training. There are many different tasks associated with a team member position. Various tasks must be performed daily and Production Operative are expected to be flexible with regard to necessary changes in shifts, production lines- and departments as required to achieve site production levels within the set budget.
• To have constant communication with your supervisor /management team taking instruction from Production Line Supervisors, cooperate with other team members, have respect for fellow team members, and function as a continually look for ways to improve the production process. Share ideas and aid in the implementation of improvement measures

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Excellent timekeeping, attendance and flexibility
• Self-motivated
• Numerate & literate.
• Team working attitude.
• Ability to also work alone.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High degree of Health & Safety awareness.
• Ability to work as part of a team or on your own.
• Ability to learn to operate key manufacturing and mobile plant.
• Willingness to undergo further training and development.

Please note: it is our policy to verify all relevant qualifications. You will be required to provide substantive proof of your qualifications, so that we can verify them with the awarding body.

Ibstock PLC are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.