Kiln Operator

PLASMOR LIMITED is one of the UK’s largest independent building block and block paving manufacturers, with a reputation for supplying quality products to our customers. 

A vacancy for a Kiln Operator has arisen within our production plant at our site in Great Heck, North Yorkshire. Reporting to the Team Leader, the position demands good teamwork and a versatile skill set to fulfil the various responsibilities and duties of the role. Whilst relevant experience of similar production operations is desirable, training will be provided.

Responsibilities will include:

• operating the Kilns from the control room to produce expanded clay aggregate at the required density, whilst minimizing fuel consumption and maintaining emissions within acceptable levels,
• keeping the kilns operational in all situations, including power outage situations,
• hourly product quality checks,
• completing production sheets,
• general housekeeping of clay preparation building, kiln areas and conveyors,
• production plant inspections and reporting of defects,
• operation, once trained, of wheeled loading shovel for stockpiling clay deliveries,
• operation of telehandler forklift truck, once trained,
• assisting the Maintenance Engineer with breakdowns and planned maintenance, as required,
• routine recorded health & safety inspections,
  providing holiday/sickness cover for other Kiln Operators and Kiln Assistants,

A degree of physical activity is intrinsic within this role, including manual handling product and equipment, negotiating steps/ladders/vertical ladders, and above ground open-mesh floor walkways, the use of certain hand tools and some minor maintenance tasks. There is also a requirement to wear items of personal protective equipment, (PPE), including, for certain tasks, respiratory protective equipment.

Working hours:

This position requires working a continental shift pattern of 12 hour days and nights as part of a 4-person team to efficiently and safely operate the kilns to produce the company’s expanded clay aggregate to the necessary quality.

Typical shift pattern: 2 days, 2 nights followed by 4 days off. The 3 days, 2 nights followed by 5 days off.

There is also a 2-month cover period whereby 15 days are required in each month to cover holiday and sickness.

Employment Package:

• Salary £52,815 per annum
• Annual holiday entitlement, comprising 22 days paid holiday increasing by 1 day per year up to 27 days, plus statutory holidays
• Participation in the profit-sharing scheme (discretionary payment being based on company performance)
• Annual service bonus
• Stakeholder auto-enrolment pension scheme

Interested?

For further details, or to apply for this role, contact Emma Burrow. Applications must be made formally, in writing, clearly stating your suitability for the role.

• Emma Burrow: [email protected] 

Applications to be made either by post or email, or by completing the form below.