Come and join us as a Lead Operative at our Sandtoft site in Doncaster!
Wienerberger Ltd manufactures and provides wall, roof and landscaping products for the construction sector. We offer innovative and sustainable solutions across the whole building envelope for new build, renovation projects and across the building industry.
About the role
The Lead Operative assists the Team Leader in managing a number of Operators, providing them with technical expertise, supporting their personal development and any areas of improvement.
We will provide you with full training and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to enable you to safely and effectively work as a Lead Operative where you will…
- Input daily production figures into the works order system
- Promote Lean thinking and actively look for ways to improve efficiencies
- Carry out factory inspections, giving advice and support to Production Operatives
- Maintain a good standard of housekeeping throughout the plant
- Deputise for the Team Leader in their absence managing your own and the teams time effectively
- Be willing to undertake any training that is required to fulfil this role and your personal development
This site produces Roof tiles, supporting our manufacturing of high‑quality building materials across the UK.
This position is based at Sandtoft site, which is near Belton and easily commutable from Scunthorpe, Thorne, Gainsborough and Doncaster.
Hours of Work: 6.00am to 6.00pm on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern
About You
Essential
- Strong experience working in a heavy manufacturing environment
- You will ideally have experience with supervision/line management or have transferable skills to offer, such as;
- Coaching
- Addressing performance issues
- Motivating others
- Managing change
- Conflict resolution
- Administration skills
- Resource planning and organisation
- You’ll enjoy working in a busy environment where you can roll your sleeves up and get hands-on
- Flexible and able to adapt to the different daily priorities in the factory which help us run efficiently
- Safety is our biggest priority, so you’ll be committed to safe working and have good general safety awareness.
- You’ll be fit enough to perform your duties, which are varied, and sometimes physically demanding
- Confident with a positive attitude
Desirable
- Current / valid RTITB, ITSSAR, NPORS or CPCS forklift truck license
About our Benefits
- Weekly paid
- Annual earnings are circa £35,580 (inclusive of allowances and bonuses)
- Overtime is available to increase earning potential
- Support is there when you need it through our employee assistance and wellbeing programmes. This includes a 24/7 online GP, access to counselling, mental health support, and get-fit programmes
- Health and wellbeing benefits include dental cover, a health cash plan, and eye tests
- Financial advice and support are available, including expert guidance from our pension provider and help with savings and loan options
- Discounts are available with a range of retailers, gyms, and wienerberger products
- Life assurance is provided at twice your annual salary
- You can join our Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit Participation Programme, so you share in our success
About us
wienerberger UK & Ireland is building for what’s next - delivering full building envelope solutions for the built environment. Uniting leading brands and expertise, we empower our partners to create lasting impact, with quality products, technical support, and a shared commitment to progress.
Join us as a Lead Operative and help us shape tomorrow –
because we’re building for what’s next – and that starts with you.
The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised
and may be closed earlier than advertised.