Site Operative

Job Description:

At Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals, we are looking for a Site Operative to join our Coventry team, helping to deliver safe and efficient manufacturing and warehousing operations as we continue to expand production at our new facility.

It's an exciting opportunity to join a growing site and be part of a business that's expanding its footprint in the UK chemical manufacturing industry. You'll be working alongside a supportive team all focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement. Our current shift pattern is 8am-4.30pm however flexibility is required to work between 6:00am and 6:00pm as shift patterns may change in future to support production needs.

Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals is part of Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland, a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction. Our mission is to make the world a better home through high-performance materials and innovative, environmentally responsible solutions.

What we're looking for:

• Experience working within a warehouse or manufacturing environment, ideally with picking, packing or blending.
• A valid REACH and Counterbalance FLT licence with proven experience.
• A good understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental procedures.
• Strong knowledge of warehousing processes, including pallet racking and stock control.
• The ability to work independently while supporting team objectives and maintaining high standards.

Desirable skills:

• Experience within a chemical blending or mixing environment.
• Knowledge of container loading/unloading for export.
• Familiarity with batch checking, stocktakes, and quality control.
• Hazard awareness and spill response training.

What you will be doing:

• Supporting safe and efficient operations across production and warehousing.
• Operating Forklift Trucks (REACH and Counterbalance) for the movement of goods.
• Receiving, checking and recording deliveries to ensure all products meet quality and batch standards.
• Assisting with chemical blending, packing, labelling and dispatch.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workplace in line with EHS procedures.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and supporting the team in achieving production targets.

Are Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?

Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

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. At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role-flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or anything else that matters to you. We can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, but we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and learn more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!