Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a

Production operative

to join us at

British Gypsum

, based in Robertsbridge.

You'll work safely as part of a small team or as an individual to satisfy customer requirements in terms of on time delivery and quality. The plaster board plant at Robertsbridge is an area that manufactures plasterboard from raw materials using semi-automated production lines.

We can offer an excellent salary plus bonus and benefits including a subsidised canteen, pension, free life assurance, healthcare options and many more.

What you'll be doing:

Championing Health and Safety best practice and identifying, reporting, and rectifying hazards.

Working a rotating shift pattern of day shifts 7.00am - 7.00pm shifts and nightshifts 7.00pm - 7.00am

Working autonomously, taking responsibility for a piece of machinery for your shift, following Standard Operating Procedures, carrying out autonomous maintenance, and general housekeeping.

Running regular quality checks though the production process.

What we're looking for:

First and foremost, we always want to recruit talented people that align well with our values and way of working. To perform well in this role you'll:

Ideally have experience in continuous manufacturing or a faced paced manufacturing environment.

Be comfortable operating a forklift truck, handling up to 2 Tonne of product in a sizeable bulk and stowing carefully for delivery to our customers.

Have well developed communication skills, displaying these while on the production line, during handovers, and with the internal communication system (SCADA).

Take ownership of your own development and commit to becoming fully trained on each process, as well as be able to demonstrate contributions you make for Safety, Quality, Business Performance and Ease of Operation.

Preferably have knowledge of principles such as 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, World Class Management (WCM), etc...

Are British Gypsum and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?

Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

The world of work is changing. At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role: flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or anything else that matters to you. We can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting. But we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 44,800.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee stock purchase plan Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Private medical insurance Sick pay Transport links
Work Location: In person