Job Description
Location: AG Roads and Civils, Belfast Rd, Saintfield
WE’RE HIRING: SKILLED MACHINE OPERATOR
📍 Location: Carryduff
🧭 Reports to: Site Lead
🕖 Core Hours: Monday – Thursday | 7:00 AM – 4:45 PM
(Hello long weekends! 👋)
Job Role
Got the skills to keep machines running smooth and mean?
We’re on the lookout for a
Skilled Machine Operator to join our production dream team!
Company Values And Culture
At AG, we are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture that reflects our core values of integrity, sustainability, customer care, wellbeing, and innovation. Our mission is to be the preferred supplier of innovative hard landscaping and building products which create a sustainable built environment. We believe in continuous improvement and encourage our employees to take initiative and drive positive change. Our work environment is built on mutual respect, support, and the shared goal of delivering superior quality products. We value the contribution of each team member and strive to ensure that everyone goes home safe every day, feels valued, and is empowered to grow and succeed within the company.
About The Role
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Become proficient in all aspects of operations, learning to operate machinery and systems efficiently and safely.
- Monitor machine operations to detect issues and ensure product quality.
- Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on machines as needed.
- Support maintenance tasks during machine downtime, planned maintenance, and routine maintenance tasks.
- Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality specifications.
- Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies.
- Maintain accurate records of production output and machine performance.
- Collaborate with team members and supervisors to improve production processes.
- Prepare machines for the next shift and highlight potential issues during the clean-down process
- Comply with AG Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Policies & Procedures, safe systems of work, and legislative requirements. Report improvements using AG's Engage Software.
- Ensure HSEQ risks are eliminated or controlled during all activities, completing production and pre-use HSEQ checks as required.
- Ensure the product meets the required quality standard and maintain supporting records throughout the production process.
- Maintain a clean and tidy work area, ensuring housekeeping is kept at the required high standard.
- Perform any other duties commensurate with the role and within capabilities.
Additional Notes
The above list is not exhaustive but aims to provide a broad range of key accountabilities and duties of the post. The role may involve additional tasks as directed by supervisors or managers, commensurate with the position.
Skills Needed
Servicing, Labour / Construction
About The Company
Established 65 years ago AG Paving and Building Products Limited is a renowned and respected designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of best in class walling, paving and facing brick for the commercial and domestic markets across the UK and Ireland. In Britain our products are sold through Builders Merchants, whilst in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland we sell through our own wholly-owned outlets as well as a number of other carefully chosen retail partners and Builders Merchants.
Company Culture
Since our establishment 65 years ago at AG Paving and Building Products Limited, we have sought to provide opportunities for our team to build careers – rather than just hold down a job.
Our people matter to us. We care about their wellbeing and we want to see them become the very best they can be.
We are delighted that many of our employees have been with us for considerable periods and, as a result of their commitment and our support, many have moved through the ranks to management level and beyond.
Desired Criteria
- Previous experience of concrete products manufacturing.
- At least 1 year’s previous forklift driving experience preferably within a busy manufacturing environment.
- Experience of working in a maintenance capacity in a production environment.
Required Criteria
- Medically fit to undertake the physical requirements of the job.
- Previous experience of working in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work as part of a team focused on maximising production.
- Ability to work quickly to meet production deadlines
- Adherence to H&S and general housekeeping standards
- Flexible approach to work required, willingness to retrain and learn new skills
- Minimum of 6 GCSE's Grade A-C
Closing DateThursday 31st July, 2025
Contract Typefulltime
SalaryStarting from £13.44 Hourly
