Production Operative
Wienerberger Uk
Operate kiln burners, monitor fires, maintain equipment, log data and ensure safety.
21 days ago ago
£32,843
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Newfield, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
1,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Design and Technical Services
Roof surveying tool (All4Roof)
Architecture & Design (Archigility)
Heritage conservation roofing
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Brickwork specification & advice
Clay block (Porotherm/Poroton) consultancy
Sector Specialisms
New Build
Renovation
Wall Solutions
Roof Solutions
Landscaping
Building Envelope
Heating
Water Management
Role
What you would be doing
temperature logging
meter reading
burner maintenance
kiln startup
fault reporting
paperwork completion
- Enter actual kiln firing temperature in the kiln logbook before each push
- Read and record gas and electricity meter readings in house
- Grease kiln and dryer fans and check all dryer cones for rotation
- Clean, maintain and adjust individual / groups of burners self-ignition, dampers and other associated equipment to ensure an even burn to produce a consistent fired product
- Start up and shut down the kiln in line with Company procedures
- Report and coordinate any faults/repairs to the maintenance team
- Observe Kiln Cars on entry and exit to the kiln
- Log kiln car movement entering the information on the mimic board
- Remove sand from kiln and dryer exits and refill sand seals on both sides of the kiln
- Complete associated paperwork with the kiln and dryers (including the transfer equipment and products, throughputs, push times & any other quality related matters)
What you bring
machinery
kilns
clay
manufacturing
communication
decision-making
- Comfortable making decisions and prioritising tasks
- Experience in a factory/manufacturing environment operating machinery is essential
- Experience in the clay industry is desirable
- Experience working in a fast-moving heavy manufacturing industry
- High attention to detail
- Good communication skills able to coordinate with production, maintenance and health and safety
- Experience of working with kilns / firing of materials or thermal processes is an advantage but full training will be given
- Proactive with a self-starterattitude
- Pension scheme
- Up to 25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rated for shift workers)
- Opportunity to join our Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit Participation Programme
- Holiday flexibility (sell up to 2 days) + additional volunteering day
- Employee discounts available with various retailers, gyms, and wienerberger products
- Life assurance (2x annual salary)
- Financial advice/support available (including expert advice from our pension provider, and recommendations on savings & loans options)
- Employee assistance and wellbeing programme (including 24/7 online GP, discounts on counselling, mental health support service, get fit programmes) & even more health & wellbeing benefits include dental cover, health cash plan and eye tests
- Salary up to £32,843 (inclusive of allowances/bonuses)
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Company
Overview
1819
Year of Heritage
The company's roots trace back to 1819 in Austria, reflecting a long-standing legacy in construction and manufacturing.
700+ million
Annual Brick Production
The company's UK operations produce over 700 million bricks annually, showcasing its significant manufacturing capacity.
- The business designs, manufactures and supplies an integrated building envelope: facing bricks, brick slips, clay blocks, pavers, roof tiles, in‑roof solar and facades.
- Typical projects range from high‑end residential and commercial builds to large infrastructure and restoration schemes, including mosque facades and passivhaus developments.
- Their bespoke heritage roofing and facade teams deliver specialist solutions for conservation and unusual architectural requirements.
- Operating multiple factories across England, their UK output includes over 700 million bricks annually, plus extensive tile and paver ranges.
- Underpinning its growth are nationwide services: technical design, CPDs for architects, Archigility, All4Roof surveying and a fully supported supply chain.
- We are committed to high performance and achieving excellence.
- We focus on delivering value to customers through our innovative products and services.
- We strive to be a sustainable, responsible company in all of our actions.
- We foster a culture of openness and inclusivity, where individuals and teams collaborate to deliver results.
- Safety and wellbeing are our top priorities in every aspect of our operations.
Net Zero 2050
Climate Target
Aims to achieve net-zero emissions by the year 2050, demonstrating a long-term commitment to sustainability.
- Committed to reducing CO2 emissions through operational efficiencies and renewable energy adoption.
- Improving the energy efficiency of products, including the use of low-carbon technologies.
- Working towards responsible sourcing and sustainable manufacturing practices.
- Investing in circular economy principles and aims to make all products recyclable.
- Focus on creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
- Aim to increase gender diversity across all levels of the company.
- Set clear goals for improving representation of women in leadership roles.
- Offer initiatives to support employee development and career progression, regardless of background.
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