Manufacturing Process Shift Operator in Derby

As a key member of the Production team, the Shift Process Operator is responsible for helping deliver the safety, production and financial targets for the Barnstone packing operation. Reporting to the Shift Co-ordinator, the role holder is accountable for the safe, efficient and reliable operation of allocated plant areas, ensuring optimum performance and throughput.

The role involves operating plant equipment, including packing lines, blending systems and forklift trucks, alongside supporting maintenance and continuous improvement activities. The role requires flexibility to undertake additional duties such as first-line maintenance, cleaning and manual handling, ensuring all activities are carried out in line with Tarmac / CRH standards, policies and safe systems of work.

• Ensure all work is carried out in line with safe working procedures, risk assessments and STOP processes.
• Safely operate mobile and fixed plant within busy and congested areas.
• Respond to emergencies, including plant isolation (lock-out), first-level emergency response and first aid where trained.

Operations & Production:

• Operate all packing plant equipment to maximise throughput and meet production targets.
• Carry out daily production reporting and ensure all documentation is completed accurately.
• Load and unload HGVs and manage material movements to stock.
• Conduct basic on-line testing to verify mix design.
• Communicate any plant issues, stoppages or throughput limitations to Maintenance before shift end.
• Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and contribute to improvement actions.
• Review plant and process conditions in line with job plans.

Housekeeping & Compliance:

• Maintain high housekeeping standards across the plant and work areas.
• Identify and report poor housekeeping practices.
• Work in full compliance with company procedures, policies and regulatory requirements.

The Shift Process Operator plays a key role in ensuring production plans are delivered safely and efficiently, contributing to overall site performance and customer demand.

Experience required:

• Experience in a busy manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience operating fast-moving plant and fault finding.
• Experience with robotic production lines.
• Electrical or mechanical knowledge within heavy industry.
• Mechanical understanding of industrial plant.
• Flexible, self-motivated and positive approach to work.
• Willingness to learn and undertake further training.
• Reliable, with excellent timekeeping and flexibility to cover shifts.
• Ability to operate competently across all areas of the Process Operator role.
• Confidence to challenge unsafe behaviours and promote best practice.
• High standards of housekeeping.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice.
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause.
• Training and development opportunities.

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