Process Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Etex are seeking a Process Operator to join the Building Performance Team, based in Ferrybridge! Permanent 12 Hour Continental Shift Pattern (4 On 4 Off) Inclusive of weekends and Bank Holidays. With an 13 day break after 5.75 sets Salary : £32,576 (Including shift allowance) Please note: From time to time the process Operator may be required to work flexibly and attend work outside of rostered shifts for genuine business needs. What you’ll do: The role holder will need to be able to work 12 hour shifts across a continuous process manufacturing environment that involves working day and night shifts. This is a largely manual role that will require some technical competence to operate machinery and perform some basic maintenance as well as computer skills to update production figures and follow processes. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- To be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the plant through routine duties.
- Operating equipment to minimise reject and maximise plant performance
- Carry out tasks requested by the Shift Manager, Assistant Shift Team Manager (ASTM) and or, any member of the Etex BP Management Team
- Root cause analysis of manufacturing issues using the tools provided
- Continuous Improvement
- To support the Company’s AM (autonomous Maintenance) vision through CILT (Clean, inspect, lubricate and tighten) through day-to-day activities and supporting in planned and unplanned shutdowns with engineers.
- Working with the team (Quality Control, Continuous Improvement, Engineering) to ensure all products are produced to the defined specifications
- regular housekeeping activities, including listening and performing visual checks so that any abnormal issues are detected and addressed
- Identifying irregularities in machine operation and using the appropriate tools to highlight them to the maintenance team
- conducting forklift check
- To work towards the plant achieving the plant KPI’s
What you’ll bring:
- Maths and English, GCSE or equivalent
- Good understanding of computer systems such as SAP, Workbench, Learning Hub
- Experience of shift work including working nights and 12-hour shifts
- Have a positive outlook, with can-do attitude
- Be approachable and be able to work both comfortably in a team or self-motivated to work alone
- Safety awareness and mindset/champion
- Experience of shift work including working nights and 12-hour shifts
- demonstrable relevant manufacturing experience
It would be an advantage, but is not essential, if you also have:
- FLT Counterbalance license
- NVQ level 2 Manufacturing Operations
Why work with Etex? At Etex, we might be leaders in modern, sustainable construction, but our people are our priority. We care about our teammates and they feel it. We are driven by a core set of values that permeates through everything we do. A passion for excellence drives us. Through dedication, innovation and adherence to the highest standards, we deliver the very best quality to our partners and customers. We connect and care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people. When we combine these two elements, we are able to pioneer to lead. We actively seek to outperform and act as a leader in our ever-changing sector. We harness the power of sustainable construction and take responsibility for the impact our people, our operations and our legacy make on the world. We make a positive human impact – motivated by changing people’s lives, improving the future of our planet and over-delivering for our customers. Etex is a place for people who want to inspire change and build inspiring ways of living. www.etexgroup.com
What we offer
- 9% total pension (3% input from you, 6% input from us) from day one (increases with service)
- Up to 10% annual bonus based on personal and company performance
- Performance annual salary reviews
- Free and confidential employee assistance program
- Physio
- Online discount scheme
- Cycle scheme
- Free secure parking
- Wellbeing events run throughout the year
- Any many more…
Our Social Responsibilities Etex has a clear commitment to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and working on innovative solutions for the building industry. Our ambition is to reduce negative effects and scale up positive impacts. We prioritise decarbonisation, including the use of renewable energy, as well as circularity, with a first focus on waste management. We engage in a wide range of voluntary initiatives which offer support to local communities through partnerships and social projects. Our teammates know their local communities best, we are proud of the numerous projects and actions initiated around the world that are based on the awareness of their communities’ needs.
Commitment to diversity We’re incredibly proud of the community we’ve created at Etex. We form a global team of over 11,000 individuals from an enormous variety of backgrounds, races, faiths, and genders. Our diversity is our strength, and we are committed to ensuring that all of our teammates feel included and happy at work. If you require any additional support with your application, please do not hesitate to get in touch so that we can make arrangements for you.
Good luck with your application As you have seen, our Teammates mean the world to us, they enable us to Inspire Ways of Living. If this role appeals to you, click apply now and discover how a career at Etex will help you learn, grow and lead. We look forward to hearing from you
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Construction
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Process Operator roles across Etex Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Construction.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,576 - £32,576 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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