Production Operative

At Farecla we are looking for a Production Operative to work in our Operations team, helping to deliver high-quality manufacturing output, maintain efficient production processes, and ensure products are produced safely and to the highest standards.

You'll work with experienced colleagues in a hands-on environment including heavy lifting, operating equipment, maintaining production standards, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business where your contribution will have a direct impact on delivering products to customers worldwide.

Farecla is part of Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland, a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction. Farecla is a leading manufacturer of surface finishing solutions, supplying innovative polishing compounds, abrasives and application products to customers across automotive, marine, aerospace and industrial markets. With a reputation built on quality and innovation, Farecla products are trusted by professionals around the globe.

This is permanent role based in Ware, and operates on a rotating shift pattern:

• Week 1: Monday to Thursday, 6:00am – 2:00pm, Friday 6:00am – 12:45pm
• Week 2: Monday to Thursday, 10:00am – 18:00pm, Friday 8:00am – 2:45pm

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.
• A strong awareness of health and safety, including an understanding of COSHH regulations and the ability to always follow health and safety procedures.
• Good attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while taking ownership of your responsibilities.
• Basic IT, literacy and numeracy skills, with the ability to accurately record production information.
• Experience driving counterbalance (desirable)

What you will be doing:

• Setting up and staging materials for production processes and operating manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitoring production machinery, troubleshooting minor issues, and helping to maintain equipment performance.
• Recording production data and ensuring products meet required quality standards.
• Supporting stock control activities, including stock checks and reporting any discrepancies.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, safety and 5S practices while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Are Farecla and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?

Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of ‘Making the World a Better Home’. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

At Saint-Gobain, we’re always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We’ll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can’t promise to meet every request when we’re recruiting, we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person. We look forward to hearing from you!