Role: Manufacturing Operative
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Chesterton, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 6BN
Pay: Competitive rates of pay available subject to candidates experience and skill set. Rate of pay will increase following satisfactory performance.
Working hours: 8:00 – 16:30 Monday to Friday with two 30 min breaks. 40hrs a week. Overtime available during the week paid at 50% extra.
Benefits: Enhanced holidays through length of service, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Training and development opportunities, Performance & Christmas Bonuses, Workplace Pension, Cycle to Work Scheme, Onsite parking, Specsavers Vouchers, Health Surveillance.
Immediate start available.
Details:
Thorp Precast specialise in the manufacture of architectural precast concrete cladding for large commercial and residential buildings throughout the UK. We are a family run manufacturing business with passion for innovation and quality.
We occupy a 27-acre site and have 12 factories in full operation where a variety of concrete panels are being produced and finished. Our order book remains healthy for several years ahead and we continue to be in a strong position to expand our workforce.
We pride ourselves in creating a supportive and friendly environment that allows you to learn, develop and progress within the business. If you are looking for an opportunity where your contribution matters and makes a difference, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Full training provided and immediate start available.
The job purpose:
· To produce high quality, bespoke, precast concrete panels.
· To place the bricks and necessary products into bespoke moulds.
· To install the bespoke steel cages and lifters into the moulds.
· To add correct lifters and loose reinforcement lifting bars into the steel cage.
· To assist in the pouring of the concrete.
· To assist in the lifting out of cured panels.
· To work from detailed drawings and instructions.
· To clean the mould in preparation for the next panel.
· Follow all health and safety regulations.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have practical skills.
- Be willing to learn.
- Be proactive and not be afraid to lead by example.
- Be able to use measuring equipment and various hand and power tools.
- Be able to multi-skill, be hardworking and have attention to details.
- Be able to work well on their own and within a team.
- Cooperate with the team and have a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
- Adhere to all health and safety procedures.
Previous experience in tiling, bricklaying, steel fixing, welding or the construction industry would be a distinct advantage, but not essential.
If you are ready for a new challenge and would like to join a growing and dynamic team, please apply through this website.
Suitable candidates will undergo an initial telephone interview. Following the telephone interview, successful applicants will be offered a formal interview.
Thorp Precast are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the job.
Work Location: In person
