Plant Operator - Production

Reporting to the Jetty & Calcination Manager, you'll work 12-hour shifts on a 4-on (two days, two nights), 6-off rotation.,

• Health & Safety: Follow company health and safety policies to protect yourself and others. Actively engage in safety initiatives and seek guidance when unsure.
• Machinery Operation: After training and certification, operate machinery safely, including the Bagging Plant, Mixer, Stacker, Calcination, Shovel, Warehouse, and Laminator as needed.
• Maintenance & Quality: Conduct basic maintenance tasks as directed, ensure regular production checks, comply with quality systems to deliver top-quality products, and maintain detailed, accurate records of issues.
• Waste Reduction & Efficiency: Focus on minimising waste, uphold clean-as-you-go standards based on 5S principles, and consistently follow operating procedures to enhance efficiency.
• Shift Handover: Provide and receive clear and accurate shift handover reports to ensure seamless communication and resolution of any issues.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process improvements, team projects, and initiatives, taking a proactive role in identifying and implementing enhancements.
• Teamwork: Collaborate closely with shift colleagues to uphold standards and support ongoing improvements.
  
  Do you have experience working in a production role within a manufacturing environment?, The ability to analyse production plans for efficiency and communicate effectively with team members.
• Able to remain calm under pressure with experience in operational planning, continuous processes, quality systems, and H&S practices.
• Be a competent user in basic IT skills, including MS Word, Excel and able to analyse HMI.
  
  As a Group we are a global manufacturer of construction materials and our 43,500 team members in 90 countries across 320 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment., About Knauf UK & Ireland
We are one of the leading manufacturers of gypsum-based building materials in the UK. We are proud to be a part of the Knauf Group, one of the largest independent building materials manufacturers in the world. We sell plasterboard, plaster, metal sections, flooring, external renders, insulating laminates, drywall accessories and more and have more than 320 plants and sales organisations in over 96 countries. We employee over 43,500 people worldwide. Founded in 1932 Co-workers 43,500 Turnover €15.6bn Production · Sittingbourne


• A competitive salary of £37,749.95.
• Three paid days leave for community, charitable, or voluntary commitments.
• 7% employer pension contribution.
• Level 3 Westfield Cashplan Healthcare.
• Income Protection
• Access to a Reward & Benefits platform.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (legal or medical advice).
• Life Assurance (x 4 times your basic salary).
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech Scheme., Competitive annual leave entitlement.
• Birthday as Paid Leave
• Three paid days leave for community, charitable, or voluntary commitments.
• 7% employer pension contribution.
• Level 3 Westfield Cashplan Healthcare.
• Income Protection
• Access to Perkbox benefits platform.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (legal or medical advice).
• Life Assurance (x 4 times your basic salary).
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech Scheme.