General Operative.

About our client Our client is a long-established manufacturer of precast concrete products in the Midlands. It designs and manufactures a wide range of precast elements for large infrastructure and building projects, including bridge beams, culverts, wall panels, and marine and railway products. It also makes products for agricultural use. The role You will join our client's precast production team in the Midlands as a Precast Concrete Production Operative . Your work will be preparing moulds, helping to cast concrete products and getting finished units ready for storage or dispatch. You will work under a supervisor's direction and follow production plans, technical drawings and method statements. Experience in precast concrete is welcome but not essential. The role suits someone who is reliable, careful and willing to learn. You will operate equipment only after you have been trained and authorised to use it. What you will do Prepare moulds by cleaning and assembling them and applying release agents before each pour. Position reinforcement cages, cast-in components and fixings as the drawings and instructions require. Help to pour, vibrate, level and finish concrete, then strip completed products from the moulds once the required curing period has passed. Carry out minor repairs and finishing work, then mark, label and stack finished products for storage or dispatch. Operate production equipment, hand tools and lifting accessories once you are trained and authorised, and help to move materials and products with suitable handling equipment. Check tools, equipment and lifting accessories before use, and report defects, faults, shortages, hazards and incidents promptly. Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures, wear and look after the required personal protective equipment, and use correct manual handling and lifting methods. Keep work areas clean, organised and safe, take part in safety briefings, training and risk assessments, and stop work and report any unsafe condition or practice straight away. Work with colleagues to meet daily production targets, and take on other reasonable duties that fit the role.

Key Responsibilities

EssentialThe ability to follow verbal and written instructions from supervisors and in method statements.Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work.A reliable and punctual approach to work, and the ability to work well as part of a team.A willingness to learn and to complete relevant training.The physical fitness to do manual work, including lifting, carrying and moving materials safely.A sound understanding of workplace health and safety and of the need to wear PPE at all times.DesirablePrevious experience in manufacturing, construction or precast concrete.A basic ability to read measurements and production drawings.Experience operating cranes, forklifts, telehandlers or other factory equipment, with the relevant certification.Manual Handling and Safe Pass certification.A full driving licence.