Hartlebury 1 Production Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Internationally successful: The Wienerberger Group
Come and join us as a Production Operative at our Hartlebury site in Kidderminster!
Wienerberger is a leading international provider of building materials and infrastructure solutions. We improve the quality of life and shape the future of construction.
With our 19,000 employees at 216 locations in 28 countries, we improve the lives of people all over the world. Our products and system solutions enable energy-efficient, healthy, climate-friendly and affordable living.
Wienerberger are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively. We encourage applications from all regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, social background, religion and faith. We pride ourselves on our friendly and inclusive culture, and continually strive to maintain this.
About the Role
We will provide you with full training and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to enable you to safely and effectively work as part of our production team where you will…
- Carry out various machinery operations (prep plant, extrusion, setting, dehacker and kiln)
- Ensure optimum production targets, minimum waste and the highest levels of consistent quality are achieved
- Ensure safe working at all times with a right first time every time by everyone attitude to produce a cost effective, quality product
- Actively take part in any training to enhance your role
- Operating Forklift Truck
Hours of Work: 6.00am to 6.00pm (Monday to Wednesday) and 6.00am to 4.30pm (Thursday)
About You
- Previous manufacturing experience working with machinery within an automated manufacturing environment
- Good knowledge of health and safety
- Able to work to production targets
- Ability to understand work instructions (Standard Operating Procedures)
- Team player with the ability to work unsupervised
- Flexible approach to duties as well as willingness to work overtime
- Current / valid RTITB, ITSSAR, NPORS or CPCS forklift truck license with recent driving experience within the last six months is desirable
About our Benefits
- Training and opportunities to grow your career with us
- Company Pension
- SIP – ability to become a shareholder via our Share Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Flexible benefits offering (including health, wellbeing and money saving opportunities)
The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.
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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: Consumer Product Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Hartlebury 1 Production Operative roles across Wienerberger'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 Consumer Product Manufacturing.
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 £26,044 - £29,701 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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