Warehouse Operative

Salary: £26,000 per year

The Role

British Gypsum – Warehouse Operative – Sherburn, Leeds

At Saint-Gobain we pride ourselves on being innovative, customer focused, agile, open and engaging and entrepreneurial. We are also proud to have been named a ‘Top Employer’ for 5 consecutive years. If you are a quick learner, you like working in a team, and you want to know what it’s like to work for a top employer that is working hard to make the world a better home; then please read on to find out more about this exciting opportunity to join us as a Warehouse Operative

You’ll be working for British Gypsum in Sherburn in Leeds. British Gypsum is one of over 30 brands within Saint Gobain.

Who are British Gypsum?

We’re proud to be part of the construction industry – a sector that positively impacts every single person in our country. Because working together, our high performance drylining systems can help us to build better communities for today and tomorrow. Better Homes, better workplaces, better spaces to rest and play.

With a 100 year history, we care about building a positive legacy for current and future generations. We’re pioneering in finding new ways of turning our client’s aspirations into buildings that enhance communities. We share our unparalleled collective know-how and expertise with the industry.

At British Gypsum we challenge ourselves to be recognised by all our colleagues and communities as a great place to work. We are a business that has great foundations, that is trusted and has talented people who are inspired to deliver the best products and services for our customers.

What will I be doing in the role?

Our Operators are very important to the smooth running of the business, you will be responsible to ensure the safe, continuous, effective and efficient production of our products. Your role is important to help ensure products are where they need to be on time and you will be responsible for meeting required plant outputs to ensure that the product moves to the next process step in a condition that is ready for delivery to the customer. To support our customers effectively you will;

• Maintain and promote safe working standards with a commitment to your own and others safety
• Ensure all required data and documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Embrace, plan and organise a diverse range of operational activities to support business needs
• Maintain and drive World Class Manufacturing (WCM) performance standards as part of a high performing team
• Operate vehicles
• Work on a fully automated production line with a high level of autonomy

Is this role right for me?

First and foremost, we always want to recruit talented people that align well with our values and way of working; so whether you’ve never worked in this industry before, or had years of experience with one our competitors, you’re just as likely to be a great fit! A great Operator at British Gypsum will put safety above all else, work well in a team and be enthusiastic about the work they do. As a quick learner, you’ll be flexible to work in different areas, take responsibility for the work you do and always show good attention to detail.

There are some specific requirements we are looking for from suitable candidates;

• Ability to collaborate and work well as part of a team as well as on your own initiative
• Great Communication Skills
• Computer Skills, experience with MS Packages
• Ambitious and willingness to learn
• Flexibility (regarding working hours & willingness to work across varied functions)

Demonstrate a strong awareness and respect for health, safety and environment

About Us

Are British Gypsum and Saint-Gobain an Inclusive employer?

We’re working hard to be, and we’re keen to hire talented people regardless of their background, abilities, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, taste in music, fashion sense or anything else that makes you, you!

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?

The world of work is changing, and at Saint-Gobain we are open to new ways of working in order to attract talented people to our business. We understand that everyone has different needs and commitments. Therefore, we are very open to discuss any flexible requirement or need that you may have for this role (this could be flexible hours, a job share, part time, to name a few). We can’t guarantee to meet all requests for flexibility when we are recruiting, but we promise to listen.