Senior Operative

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 4 on 4 off days and nights

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Operative to join our Accrington Team.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Accrington team in the position of Senior Operative on a 4on 4off shift pattern.

Working directly with the Shift Manager, the Senior Operative is responsible for ensuring that operational performance is delivered across the clay preparation, extrusion, setting and de-hacking processes in line with company safety and quality standards and procedures.

All tasks carried out as part of the daily job role must be done so in a safe manner, adhering to the Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures, as well as the Forterra Health and Safety policy.

• Ensure all fixed and mobile plant ‘Before Use’ Safety Inspections are completed, and the results recorded on the relevant forms before machinery is started.
• Carry out daily safety tours in line with UKCP
  25.F7 – Senior Operative Daily Inspection Checklist and record findings. Where problems or hazards are identified, take measures / actions to resolve the issues.
• Brief all personnel regarding daily production targets, product changes, safety alerts, etc.
• Ensure correct PPE is being worn by production team, maintenance teams, GM team, visitors and contractors.
• Conduct quality checks on Barium at least 3 times during shift and complete at least 2 Sieve Tests during the shift. Record results on the Clay Prep Operators Check Sheet.
• When making slurried products, conduct Slurry Weight Check at least 3 times during the shift and record results on the Clay Prep Operators Check Sheet.
• Keep an all-round visual check in the Clay Prep, Extrusion, Setting and De-Hacking areas and conduct quality checks in each of the areas at random intervals throughout the shift.
• Monitor dryer operations and complete at least 2 Dry Brick Moisture Tests during the shift.
• Continually monitor the standard of kiln car setting and ensue that any issues are resolved promptly.
• Monitor and control the quality of finished goods and conduct at least one 10 Brick Test during the shift.
• Engage with shift operatives as soon as malfunctions or issues occur on the production line. Call for assistance from the maintenance teams if required and ensure that the breakdown procedure is evoked swiftly for any period of unplanned downtime likely to exceed 20 minutes.
• Ensure that all company safety procedures are being adhered too at all times and for all tasks (LOTOTO, 10 Golden Rules, One Minute Risk Assessment, Permit to Work etc).
• Assist the Shift Managers in reviewing, revising and updating production related documentation as and when required.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (5 Why’s) for all malfunctions and report findings and action taken to resolve the issue to the Shift Manager for inclusion in the morning SQCDP meetings.
• Help drive Continuous Improvement activities across the production lines.
• Ensure that a good standard of housekeeping is maintained on all areas within the production line.
• Ensure that all production documentation has been completed accurately and in full before being handed in at the end of shift.
• Provide cover for absenteeism’s on the machine line as and when directed by the Shift Manager.
• Deputise for Shift Manager in his absence.

We are looking for someone who:

• Perform high level of work ethic
• Performance driven
• Performance and result management - Increase efficiency and quality
• Special functional knowledge and experience of the production process
• IOSH Managing Safely (NEBOSH General Certificate preferable)
• CLM Level 3
• Lean Manufacturing (Practitioner desirable)

Despite no formal academic qualifications or education being required, the…