Burner

Internationally successful: The Wienerberger Group

Come and join us as a Kiln Burner at ourDenton site in Manchester!

Wienerberger is a leading international provider of building materials and infrastructure solutions.We improve the quality of life and shape the future of construction. With our 19,000 employees at 216 locations in 28 countries, we improve the lives of people all over the world. Our products and system solutions enable energy-efficient, healthy, climate-friendly and affordable living.

About the Role

• Observe Kiln Cars on entry and exit to the kiln
• Clean, maintain & adjust individual & groups of burners self-ignition or otherwise, dampers & other associated equipment to ensure an even burn from the top to the bottom of the kiln, and likewise across the width of the kiln to produce a consistent fired product.
• Complete all relevant paperwork associated with the kiln & dryers including the transfer equipment and products, throughputs, push times & any other quality related matters in a timely and accurate manner
• Enter actual kiln firing temperature in the kiln logbook before each push
• Log kiln car movement entering the information on to the mimic board
• Start up and shut down the kiln in line with Company procedures
• Report & coordinate any faults/repairs to the maintenance team
• Read & record gas & electricity meter readings in house
• Remove sand from kiln & dryer exits & refill sand seals on both sides of the kiln
• Grease kiln and dryer fans and check all dryer cones for rotation

Hours of Work:6.00pm to 6.00am / 6.00am to 6.00pm on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern

About You

• Experience in operating machinery is essential
• Experience of working with kilns / firing of materials or thermal processes an advantage but full training will be given
• Experience working in a fast moving heavy manufacturing industry
• Comfortable making decisions and prioritising tasks
• High attention to detail
• Good communication skills able to coordinate with production, maintenance and health and safety
• Experience in the clay industry is desirable
• Team player
• Proactive with a self-starterattitude

About our Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Average yearly salary is £39,096 (inclusive of allowances/bonuses)
• Overtime available to boost your earning potential
• Training and opportunities to grow your career with us
• Company Pension
• SIP ability to become a shareholder via our Share Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Flexible benefits offering (including health, wellbeing and money saving opportunities)

So what are you waiting for? Come and join Wienerberger as a Kiln Burner and start growing your career with us today!

The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.

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