Production Operative

Production Operative - Production Operative / Specials Operative
Location: Almondsbury, Bristol
Pay Rate: -13.76 - -15.82 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
Reporting to: Specials Manager

Gi Group is working in partnership with a market-leading manufacturer of innovative clay and concrete building products. We are currently recruiting for a Production Operative - Hand Packer to join the Specials Team at our client''s site in Almondsbury.

This is a physically demanding role involving a variety of production tasks, including sorting and setting. If you are reliable, hands-on, and looking for a long-term opportunity, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Working Hours:

Training Period (8-16 weeks):
Monday to Thursday: 7:30am - 4:00pm
Friday: 7:30am - 3:00pm

Post-Training Shift Pattern:
5 on / 5 off - 5:00am to 5:00pm (Day shifts only)
5 on / 5 off - 5:00am to 5:00pm (Day shifts only)
4 on / 4 off - 5:00am to 5:00pm (Day shifts only)

Key Responsibilities:

- Hand-crafting formed blocks to meet customer orders
- Manually transferring wet clay onto stillages
- Constructing brick firing stacks with precision
- Sorting fired bricks into packs according to customer specifications
- Complying with health and safety, quality, and environmental procedures
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and 5S practices

Requirements:

- Strong timekeeping and attendance
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- High awareness of health and safety
- Willingness to learn and operate manufacturing equipment
- Own transport

Desirable:

- Experience in a continuous improvement environment
- Certified Counterbalance FLT licence
- Recognised training or upskilling qualifications

Interested?
Please contact Gi Group on (phone number removed) or apply directly through this advert.

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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