As a Production Operative you can expect a varied role that will contribute to the output and quality of our products. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Operative due to the recent and continued growth of the Weber Business and specifically its production facility in Flitwick.

For the right candidates this role offers amazing career prospects within Weber and Saint-Gobain.

You’ll be part of the Weber team in Flitwick. Weber is one of more than 30+ exciting Saint-Gobain brands in the UK and, since 1927, has been the UK’s leading manufacturer of industrial mortar products including renders and decorative finishes, tile fixing products, floor screeds, technical mortars and external wall insulation systems. With close to 100 years’ experience within the mortar industry, this is an amazing place to start your career!

We work on a weekly rotating shift pattern of earlies and lates:

Week 1 6am-2pm Monday to Friday

Week 2 2pm-10pm Monday to Thursday then 12pm-8pm on the Friday

Once fully trained, key focus areas for the role would include;

Safely work on production lines and operate both manual and automated machineries in a safe and efficient manner. Undertake general tasks within the mortar plant at the discretion of and under the direction of the production supervisors. Safely operate designated mechanical handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner to achieve targets in loading/unloading production lines as well as storing and handling of goods as defined by the company. Maintain and take responsibility for housekeeping in working area. Keeping all systems up to date, ensuring all data is inserted accurately in a timely manner. 

Is this role right for me?

We are flexible as to who we attract for this position. It’s all about you and your attitudes towards the role and our company. So if you are reliable and have the willingness to learn and develop, you show pride in your work and understand that everything you do will impact our customers then get in touch.

Ideally you will be:

Experienced in a fast-paced manufacturing/ production environment A forklift licence would be very beneficial Able to lift up to 25kg bags

 

Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world. We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

 The world of work is changing. At Saint-Gobain, we’re always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We’ll happily discuss any need you might have for this role: flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or anything else that matters to you. We can’t promise to meet every request when we’re recruiting. But we do promise to listen.

 If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!