Brick Operative DESF48618
- Recruiter
- Blue Octopus
- Location
- Desford, Leicester
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Posted
- 08 May 2017
- Closes
- 02 Jun 2017
- Ref
- DESF48618
- Sectors
- Manufacturing & Industrial
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Brick Operative DESF48618
Desford
Competitive Salary
Our client have an extensive network of 17 manufacturing facilities in the UK, employing approximately 1,600 people.
They are a leading manufacturer of a diverse and trusted range of concrete and clay building products used extensively within the construction sector, with instantly recognisable brands such as Thermalite blocks, London Brick, Ecostock, Cradley, Formpave and Jetfloor.
Their product range comprises of clay bricks, Thermalite blocks, aggregate blocks, Red Bank chimney, roofing and flue systems, precast concrete and flooring products and Formpave permeable paving.
Our client represents exactly what they do and have always done. Their purpose is to manufacture products that are the essential to the nation’s construction sector, helping their customers build with ease and confidence. Moreover, they continue to lead their industry in terms of standards and safety.
They are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their team in Desford in the position of Brick Operative.
The Role
- Before starting of the process ensure a daily safety check sheet is filled out reporting any defects immediately to the production foreman
- To constantly monitor each stage of the process
- Ensure correct setting pattern is been applied as per specification sheet
- Rectify all stoppages/malfunctions asking for assistance when needed.
- Ensure all P.P.E is worn at all times
- Ensure dust extraction unit is working correctly
- Ensure correct die is used for the product
- Ensure date stamp reads correctly
- Ensure moisture content is correct to help plasticity/ texture and strength
- Ensure Vacuum is set correctly to specification sheet
- Ensure lubricating oil is set correctly as not waste oil
- Check product periodically against specification sheet as well as squareness and size
- To fabricate cutting wires to keep from running out, also change die and wires when necessary to aid quality
- Ensure correct setting pattern is used
- Ensure designated brick ties required are undertaken
- To carry out De-Hacking operations (please see attached job competency description)
- Ensure all housekeeping duties are carried out as and when required.
- Report all irregularities/health & safety issues to plant managers/ production foreman
- When entering any guarded area relevant safe work procedure must be adhered to
- Undertake any relevant training as requested
The Candidate
The successful candidate will require:
- To be skilled and competent in Building maintenance.
- A good basic understanding of Health & Safety.
- To be prepared to work shifts as required.
- To undertake work functions through risk assessment.
Training/Qualification
The job requires no formal education or qualification, the role does require a minimum of 3 months training from competent operator ensuring close supervision during the period, and a competency check procedure carried out on all duties.
Training Requirements:
- Company online Induction
- Competency Check
- COSHH training
- Isolation Lock off training
- Silica Awareness training
- Working at Height training
- Spill kit Training
- Manual Handling Training
- Risk Assessment training
- PPE awareness and training (including face fit testing)
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