General Operative. Job in Castleblayney Allied-IT Jobs

1 month ago


Castleblayney, Ireland Kingspan Insulation Ltd Full time

Kingspan has an exciting opportunity available for a General Operative to join the team based in Castleblayney. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return will receive a competitive salary.

Why join Kingspan Insulation?

We are entrepreneurial, collaborative, and we stand behind a common cause better buildings for a better world. Our mission is to accelerate a net zero emissions future with the wellbeing of people and planet at its heart.

We help to create the schools, homes, airports, offices and other buildings where you experience life s moments. As the world s leading manufacturer of high-performance building materials for the global construction market - Kingspan pioneer new technologies and better ways of building for the world s low carbon future. Our vision is to improve building performance, construction methods and ultimately the lives of people across the world. A vision that you can be a part of

Kingspan Insulation are a leading manufacturer of high-performance rigid insulation within the construction industry. We have an exciting opportunity for a General Operative to join a global leading business and play a part in our manufacturing operation

Key responsibilities of our General Operative:

You will be working a Morning and Evening shift pattern rotating weekly on our state-of-the-art Manufacturing line:

  • Morning pattern: Monday to Thursday: 08.00 to 16.00, Friday: 08:00 to 15.00
  • Evening pattern: Monday to Thursday: 16.00 to midnight and Friday 15.00 to 22.00

You will be involved in performing various tasks to set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on assigned machines and equipment in accordance with established procedures and standards.

You will inspect products with precision measuring tools and record results. You will also operate machinery to fabricate, manufacture, assemble, or move products, and you will adjust machine settings within scope of role to maintain productivity and quality standards, complying with Health & Safety guidelines.

What we are looking for in our General Operative:

You will have:

  • Flexible and willing to be trained in multiple areas whatever department and area this may be
  • Be a good team player with a Can do attitude

Whilst not essential, the following would be of benefit:

  • Full driving licence
  • Accredited lift truck training
  • Previous experience working in a factory/ manufacturing process environment
  • Able to follow instruction and production schedules
  • Basic understanding of touch screen technology
  • Experience of working with various IT programs i.e. MS Word, Excel, SAP.
  • Able to act quickly when problems arise

Key Skills:

  • Communication
  • Personal Organisation
  • Adaptability
  • Accountability
  • Team Working
  • Quality & Customer Service
  • Self-development
  • Respect for Equality and Diversity

What do we offer?

  • 23 days annual leave
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted health care

If you have the skills and experience required to become our General Operative please click 'apply' now