General Operative - Moulding
Polypipe
Closing Date for Application:
Wednesday 07/10/2026At Polypipe Building Products, our people and values sit at the centre of everything we do. We design and manufacture plumbing, drainage, ventilation and water management solutions used in homes and buildings across the UK.
Part of the Genuit Group, we combine long-term stability with a culture built on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement. We encourage fresh ideas, invest in development and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels like they belong.
Role: To ensure smooth operation of the manufacturing process and focus on achieving the highest levels of product quality whilst minimising waste.
Responsibilities:
Ensure all machines are running efficiently to maximise the output.
Ensure the manufactured product meets the required quality standard.
Ensure all machines are in a safe condition to run and are locked off it not and immediately reported to supervision.
Check all products for defects.
Ensure all products are correctly assembled.
Ensure all product is correctly packaged, labelled, booked out and stored safely in the designated storage areas.
Separate all waste products into the designated containers for re-cycling.
Moving pallets with a pump truck into designated areas ready for loading.
Ensure no contaminants entre the granulators (rubber, wood, steel)
Achievement of production targets.
Complete daily production sheets.
Carry out cleaning duties are carried out to the best of your ability.
Ensure a clean and safe working environment.
Requirements:
Experience operating Injection moulding machinery would be an advantage, however full training is provided
Working to tight deadlines.
Excellent attention to detail.
Training in minor fault finding and rectification.
Good numerical and literacy skills.
Working Hours & Benefits:
Monday - Friday, 3 Rotational shift (Days, Afters & Nights)
Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme.
Cycle to work scheme.
Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%.
Life assurance.
Free flu vouchers.
Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services.
Staff discount on all Genuit Group products.
Free on-site parking.
Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.