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Production Operative

Thatcham, Berkshire

Pertemps Reading

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
10 hours ago
Salary
£12.21 - 14 - Hour
Recruiter
Pertemps Reading
Closes
11 Nov 2025
Course
No
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

Pertemps Reading are currently recruiting for a Production Operative to join a leading brick manufacturing company based in Thatcham.

A successful Production Operative will be able to work a Day/Night monthly rota with 12 hours shifts. This Production Operative role is for the separator section. The purpose of the Separator section is:

- To inspect, separate and sort blocks received from the autoclaves.

- To pass good saleable material on to the packer, and dispose of any waste material.

- To supply the mixer with plates.

- To transport freshly cut cakes from the cutting line to the autoclaves using the cross crane.Main Duties & Responsibilities for a Production Operative:

¢ To comply with all company and section safety guidelines and instructions.

¢ To comply with all section instructions and procedures.

¢ To ensure that all material meets the relevant quality standards.

¢ To complete all relevant paperwork to a high accuracy standard.

¢ To undertake "on line" testing of blocks and enter the results onto the PC.

¢ To keep the area clean and tidy at all times.

¢ Be familiar with all Safe Systems Of Work and Risk Assessments for the section.

¢ Ensure that only good quality product is passed onto the packer.

¢ Monitor the performance of the separator machine and update the factory monitoring system (Intouch) with the details of any stoppages.

¢ Escalate to the maintenance team any plant issues which are affecting efficiency.

¢ Hand over information to oncoming shift on that section.

¢ Liaise with packer and autoclave sections operatives on product size changes etc.

¢ Fill in all relevant information in section logbook.

¢ Complete all weekly work orders for the section.

¢ To understand the gate entry system into the moving parts area of the section.

¢ Monitor the performance of the machine and update the factory monitoring system (Intouch) with the details of any stoppages.

¢ Ensure that safety concerns are escalated without delay and resolved.Previous experience in a similar environment is not a must for this Production Operative role. Full training will be provided prior to crossing on a monthly rota.If you are interested, please apply for the role or contact Daniel from our Reading Branch

Ad ID: 5417129688

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