At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate machinery, meet production targets, and maintain a clean work area.
- Company: Wienerberger Ltd, a leader in sustainable building solutions.
- Benefits: Weekly pay, health benefits, discounts, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunities for overtime and personal growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and contribute to high-quality building materials.
- Qualifications: Flexible, committed to safety, and good team player.
The predicted salary is between 24300 - 29700 £ per year.
Join us as a Production Operative at our Todhills site in Bishop Auckland! Wienerberger Ltd manufactures and provides wall, roof and landscaping products for the construction sector. We offer innovative and sustainable solutions across the whole building envelope for new build, renovation projects and across the building industry.
About the Role
As a Production Operative you will be trained to work with tools and machinery to support safe and efficient production with high-quality results. Duties also include:
- Operate machinery safely
- Meet production targets
- Load and unload materials
- Maintain cleanliness of work areas
- Participate in training
This role helps us deliver high-quality products and supports our purpose across the business. There are opportunities for career development and collaboration across teams. This site produces bricks, supporting our manufacturing of high-quality building materials across the UK. This position is based at our Todhills site, which is near to Bishop Auckland, Crook, Willington, and Spennymoor, easily commutable from Durham, Middlesborough, and Darlington.
Hours of Work: Weeks 1 & 3 – 7.00am to 6.30pm– Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday; Weeks 2 & 4 – 7.00am to 6.30pm– Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday.
About You
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable
- Committed to safe working
- Good literacy
- Excellent time keeping
- Can-do attitude
- Good team working skills
- Able to work unsupervised
You’ll also need to be fit enough to perform your duties, which are varied, and sometimes physically demanding.
Desirable
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
About our Benefits
- Weekly paid
- Annual earnings are circa £27,000 (inclusive of allowances and bonuses)
- Overtime is available to increase earning potential
- Support is there when you need it through our employee assistance and wellbeing programmes. This includes a 24/7 online GP, access to counselling, mental health support, and get-fit programmes
- Health and wellbeing benefits include dental cover, a health cash plan, and eye tests
- Financial advice and support are available, including expert guidance from our pension provider and help with savings and loan options
- Discounts are available with a range of retailers, gyms, and Wienerberger products
- Life assurance is provided at twice your annual salary
- You can join our Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit Participation Programme, so you share in our success
About us: Wienerberger UK & Ireland is building for what’s next - delivering full building envelope solutions for the built environment. Uniting leading brands and expertise, we empower our partners to create lasting impact, with quality products, technical support, and a shared commitment to progress. Join us as a Production Operative and help us shape tomorrow – because we’re building for what’s next – and that starts with you.
The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.
Production Operative in Bishop Auckland employer: Wienerberger AG
Wienerberger Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture at our Kingsbury site in Tamworth, where innovation and sustainability are at the forefront of our operations. Employees benefit from competitive earnings, comprehensive health and wellbeing programmes, and opportunities for personal growth through our Share Incentive Plan and Employee Profit Participation Programme. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and empowers you to shape the future of the construction sector.
