Production Operative
| Posting date: | 13 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | inclusive of allowances and bonuses |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 July 2025 |
| Location: | Todhills - Bishop Auckland, DL14 8BA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wienerberger Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2590 |
Summary
Internationally successful: The Wienerberger Group
Come and join us as a Production Operative at our Todhills site in County Durham!
Wienerberger is a leading international provider of building materials and infrastructure solutions. We improve the quality of life and shape the future of construction.
About the role
As a Production Operative at our Todhills site, you will be fully trained to work with our specialised tools and machinery which turn our raw materials into products ready for use in the construction industry.
You will get the chance to be hands-on with the day-to-day operations of our manufacturing site. You’ll be operating various factory machinery and equipment, operating forklifts, and at all the time ensuring health and safety standards are met.
You’ll be supported by the Team Leader to ensure our production flow is smooth, efficient and safe to:
Load and unload various vehicles
Management of stockyard including stocktake of materials
Carry out various machinery operations
Ensure optimum production targets, minimum waste and the highest levels of consistent quality are achieved
Actively take part in any training requested to enhance your role
Stock yard organisation and factory 5S cleaning tasks
Assist the Quality and technical department
Actively take part in any training to enhance your role
Hours of Work: Night shift - 6.00pm to 2.30am, Monday to Friday
You will begin working on the day shift for a few months for training before switching to the night shift.
About you
You’ll enjoy working in a busy environment where you can roll your sleeves up and get hands-on
Flexible and able to adapt to the different daily priorities in the factory which help us run efficiently
Physically fit, as the role involves a significant manual handling and working outdoors in all weathers
Good literacy - as there is some paperwork involved
Safety is our biggest priority, so you’ll be committed to safe working and have good general safety awareness
Excellent time keeping
A can-do attitude
Good team working skills
Ability to work unsupervised
Experience in a factory/manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential, as full training is provided.
A valid current RTITB, ITSSAR NPORS or CPCS forklift truck license with recent driving experience or previous experience operating mobile plant equipment would be advantageous but is not required to be considered for this role.
About our Benefits
Weekly pay
Average annual salary working your basic hours on the night shift is £34,000 (inclusive of allowances/bonuses)
Overtime available to boost your earning potential
Training and opportunities to grow your career with us
Company Pension
SIP – ability to become a shareholder via our Share Scheme
Life Assurance
Flexible benefits offering (including health, wellbeing and money saving opportunities)
About us
With our 19,000 employees at 216 locations in 28 countries, we improve the lives of people all over the world. Our products and system solutions enable energy-efficient, healthy, climate-friendly and affordable living.
So what are you waiting for? Come and join Wienerberger as a Production Operative and start growing your career with us today!
The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.
Come and join us as a Production Operative at our Todhills site in County Durham!
Wienerberger is a leading international provider of building materials and infrastructure solutions. We improve the quality of life and shape the future of construction.
About the role
As a Production Operative at our Todhills site, you will be fully trained to work with our specialised tools and machinery which turn our raw materials into products ready for use in the construction industry.
You will get the chance to be hands-on with the day-to-day operations of our manufacturing site. You’ll be operating various factory machinery and equipment, operating forklifts, and at all the time ensuring health and safety standards are met.
You’ll be supported by the Team Leader to ensure our production flow is smooth, efficient and safe to:
Load and unload various vehicles
Management of stockyard including stocktake of materials
Carry out various machinery operations
Ensure optimum production targets, minimum waste and the highest levels of consistent quality are achieved
Actively take part in any training requested to enhance your role
Stock yard organisation and factory 5S cleaning tasks
Assist the Quality and technical department
Actively take part in any training to enhance your role
Hours of Work: Night shift - 6.00pm to 2.30am, Monday to Friday
You will begin working on the day shift for a few months for training before switching to the night shift.
About you
You’ll enjoy working in a busy environment where you can roll your sleeves up and get hands-on
Flexible and able to adapt to the different daily priorities in the factory which help us run efficiently
Physically fit, as the role involves a significant manual handling and working outdoors in all weathers
Good literacy - as there is some paperwork involved
Safety is our biggest priority, so you’ll be committed to safe working and have good general safety awareness
Excellent time keeping
A can-do attitude
Good team working skills
Ability to work unsupervised
Experience in a factory/manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential, as full training is provided.
A valid current RTITB, ITSSAR NPORS or CPCS forklift truck license with recent driving experience or previous experience operating mobile plant equipment would be advantageous but is not required to be considered for this role.
About our Benefits
Weekly pay
Average annual salary working your basic hours on the night shift is £34,000 (inclusive of allowances/bonuses)
Overtime available to boost your earning potential
Training and opportunities to grow your career with us
Company Pension
SIP – ability to become a shareholder via our Share Scheme
Life Assurance
Flexible benefits offering (including health, wellbeing and money saving opportunities)
About us
With our 19,000 employees at 216 locations in 28 countries, we improve the lives of people all over the world. Our products and system solutions enable energy-efficient, healthy, climate-friendly and affordable living.
So what are you waiting for? Come and join Wienerberger as a Production Operative and start growing your career with us today!
The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.