General Operative (GO1)
Unilin Insulation
Manufacturer of PIR insulation boards and self-supporting roof panels for pitched & flat roofs, floors and walls.
Perform GO1 tasks, ensure safety, quality, and continuous improvement in production.
25 days ago ago
Entry-level, Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Chesterfield, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
7,900 Employees
Service Specialisms
Insulation solutions
Energy efficiency
Sustainability
Building materials
Technical services
Product development
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Buildings
Infrastructure
Energy
Transport
Utilities
Role
Description
quality assurance
health safety
data recording
production trials
administration
housekeeping
- Ensure quality guidelines are followed for all areas
- You are responsible for your own Health & Safety and the Health and Safety of your fellow employees
- Ensure you comply with Health & Safety regulations
- Keep up to date knowledge of all products
- Ensure all data to be recorded is accurate and up to date
- Ensuring correct and accurate data recording
- Trial / Improvements - Participate in processes and production trials as and when required to ensure that they run successfully and support the technical department
- Health & Safety - To encourage and practice working in a safe working as set out in the Health and Safety policy
- Ensure waste is discarded in appropriate manner
- Undertake flexible working hours to meet deadlines
- Administration - Carry out necessary administrative tasks and ensure that systems are updated as required
- Quality Standards -Ensure they are supporting the team in performing to quality standards in terms of product quality and housekeeping
- Ensure area is prepared for start up to include correct labels and packaging
- Work within the ethos and standards of the company
- Keep good housekeeping standards in all areas
- Follow work instructions in all areas
Requirements
customer focus
communication
go1 training
hardworking
initiative
follow instruction
- Customer focused attitude
- Communication - Effective communication throughout the department. Ability to communicate with people clearly and effectively
- Ability to follow instruction
- Complete training and all functions of GO1 Grade 1
- Hardworking with an ability to meet deadlines
- Area / Line Performance: Adherence to plan and achieving line speeds, meeting standards required. Able to share knowledge with others and support with ‘in house’ training
- Complete and pass GO1 training in your designated area
- Ability to work on own initiative
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1973 Founded
Year of establishment
The company was established in 1973, marking its inception in the insulation industry.
€2.6B Revenue
Annual turnover in 2024
The company achieved a revenue of €2.6 billion in 2024, a testament to its significant market presence.
2nd in Europe
Market ranking
The company is the second-largest producer of insulation panels in Europe, highlighting its leadership in the industry.
8M m²/year
Production capacity
Its new plant in Poland will produce 8 million square meters of insulation panels annually, underscoring its expansion and efficiency.
- Now Europe’s number two in insulation panels, offering PIR boards under the Utherm brand for roofs, walls and floors.
- Operates multiple production sites across Western Europe and, from late 2026, a fully‑automated plant in Poland to serve Eastern Europe.
- Typical projects include insulation for pitched and flat roofs, floors and walls in renovation and near‑zero energy buildings.
- Innovation highlights include the Utherm Next line, the first PIR boards made with 100% circular polyol and designed for future recyclability.
- Unusual fact: its Poland plant will serve a 500 km radius to minimize transport footprint and will produce 8 million m² per year.
Culture + Values
- Passion: The company thrives on a deep dedication to its mission and goals.
- Entrepreneurship: Encourages innovation, risk-taking, and ownership in driving growth.
- Excellence: Committed to delivering high-quality results and continuous improvement.
- Respect: Values inclusivity, mutual regard, and creating a positive work environment.
Environment + Sustainability
2022
Sustainability Reporting
Annual sustainability reporting has been conducted since end-2022, providing insights into the company's environmental performance and progress.
- Operating under the ONEHOME strategy to reduce environmental impact across all operations
- Production powered by wind energy and enabling recycling of PIR insulation via mechanical and chemical recycling or energy valorisation
- Target of net‑zero carbon operations (as part of the One Home strategy) at Unilin Insulation
- Circularity within the supply chain as a strategic pillar
- Sustainability embedded at all levels: product design, place, people and partnership
Inclusion & Diversity
- No publicly stated DEI strategy found on official sources or LinkedIn
- No gender-related statistics or specific inclusion metrics disclosed
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