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 in 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. Essential · GCSE qualification in Maths & English minimum Grade C or equivalent. · 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 · 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 · The role is primarily day, with the availability to cover a 3-week rotating shift pattern when required (1 Weekdays, 2 Week Nights). · Ability to do nightshift is essential for this role. · Able to work flexible hours as required and overtime. Desirable · NVQ Level 2 or equivalent · Experience of working to ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 · Working within the Quarrying / Milling industry · Forklift truck licence and experience. · Working knowledge of FEMAS Personality Fit: · Ambitious & passionate about our brand, our reputation and our customers · An ambassador for our company values and someone who leads by example · Enthusiastic & knowledgeable about all things Kilwaugher · A self-motivated relationship builder with a positive outlook · Determined and driven by results whilst eager to work at pace