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 are experiencing significant growth right now and this is a genuinely exciting opportunity for a number of Production Operatives with various skill sets to join a global leading business and play a part in our manufacturing operation! 

What’s the role and what are we looking for?

Working a rotational days/nights pattern of an average of 39 hours per week:

• Days: Monday – Wednesday from 05:45 to 18:00, and 05:45 to 12:00 on Thursdays 
• Nights: Monday – Wednesday from 17:45 to 06:00 

Shift premium = 26.33% for rotational shifts and 35% for permanent nights.

Your responsibilities as a Production Operative will include running our production processes efficiently, ensuring safety, quality, quantity, cost, and time all meet operational standards, reducing waste and down time and supporting the development and improvement of all production processes.

Key Skills;

• Experience of working within a fast paced production environment 
• A sound understanding of Health and Safety practices
• A methodical approach to product quality and machinery care 
• Analytical and mechanical capabilities are advantageous but not essential in order to identify issues within the production process
• Good communication skills are essential 
• Be a good team player with a “Can do attitude”
• To be familiar with reporting tools such as Microsoft Office and have the capability to operate machinery using touch screen panels (HMI)
• SAP knowledge would be beneficial but not essential  
• Strong at fault finding and problem solving  

What do we offer? 

• Profit related bonus, Pension and Life Assurance included in addition in our comprehensive package.
• Able to progress through the business – even up to management level! Lots of career progression on offer.
• Kingspan offers lots of opportunity for training.  You will learn and be competent on many pieces of different equipment aiding your team in becoming multi skilled. Your role will also ensure that all production processes are operated to the highest levels.
• Open plan, modern production, and manufacturing environment  near to Leeds, York and Wakefield. 
• On-Site Parking
• Access to discounted products
• Discounted gym membership

If you think you have the skills and experience required to become our Production Operative, please click ‘Apply’ today!