Process operative

We have an exciting opportunity for Process Operatives to join a well-established family-run company located in Tewkesbury GL20 8JT.

They firmly believe that they can achieve greater success by working as a team, valuing each other, their staff, and customers, and managing everyone with empathy.

We are looking for people who want to learn and experience more. Our client offers excellent career advancement opportunities, with internal training available and multiple options to work within different departments. After 12 weeks, employees can also join their very own academy.

Benefits of working as a Process Operative in Tewkesbury:

• Long term work - Permanent placement after 12 successful weeks
• Weekly Pay up until your 12 weeks then monthly pay
• Access to online payslip portal
• Free on-site car parking
• PPE Work wear provided
• Dedicated account team
• Excellent training facilities onsite
• Great work / life balance
• Competitive salary with scope to train and advance
• 30 days' holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Additional day of holiday after 3 years' service
• Group personal pension scheme via Aviva (After 12 weeks)
• Health and wellbeing benefit with Simply Health (After 12 weeks)
• Cycle to work scheme (After 12 weeks)
• Discounted products, including doorstep delivery
• Regular social calendar of event

Hours:

37.5 hours per week - Sunday to Saturday

• In order to meet the shift times, you will need to have your own transportation or live within walking/cycling distance of the depot. Please note that Public Transport from Cheltenham, Gloucester or Worcester does not arrive at the depot early enough **

Pay:

Starting Salary of £12.87 per hour, increasing in line with training and academic qualification

Working as a Process Operative in Tewkesbury:

A technical and skilled position within the production process, this role will provide

you with a strong foundation and a knowledgeable base for a career in the dairy

industry. Responsible for the safe intake and processing of food products, you will

adhere to company and industry standards, policies and best practice at all times.

With a keen eye for detail, forward thinking and planning, you will use your initiative

to ensure an efficient process flow, and work as part of the team to maintain and

exceed expected outputs while reducing wastage. In return, we will provide all the

relevant training including level 2 Food Safety and HACCP training with the

opportunity to continuously develop for willing candidates

• This physical role involves working both outside on the tanker bays and within the production areas to oversee and facilitate the loading and unloading of bulk products in a safe and hygienic manner, ensuring compliance with all customer, company and industry standards
• The cleaning of silo and vessels and the organisation of silo plans in order to maximise productivity and usage of available storage
• To liaise with tanker drivers and third parties, working in collaboration with other departments to ensure clear communication and an efficient work flow, while maintaining a high standard of quality throughout the production process
• Preparing and operating a variety of machinery and equipment in a safe manner, protecting both your own and your colleague's health and safety, in accordance with environmental standards to reduce wastage wherever possible
• Safely dealing with chemicals, and adherence to COSHH, HACPP and all company procedures, policies and standards; particularly the company's Health & Safety Policy Statement
• Working in a flexible and pro-active manner to ensure all business needs are met, striving to meet and exceed KPIs as directed by the management team
• Maintaining excellent hygiene standards both in the workplace and with regards to personal hygiene
• Training, coaching and mentoring other team members and completing any other duties as reasonably requested by your supervisor or manager
• To train and cover any other supporting roles as per the needs of the business

Due to food hygiene regulations, only one solid wedding band is permitted. No earrings, studs, bracelets, necklaces, makeup, strong-smelling deodorants, or perfumes are permitted in the factory area (NO NUTS ON SITE)

Skills (Essential):

• The ability to study and pass a minimum of Level 2 Food Safety and Level 2 HACCP; training and understand a hands-on technical role
• Demonstrate effective communication including dealing directly with other departments, management and co-workers in a positive manner; maintaining high levels of commitment and motivation
• An eye for detail to ensure accuracy and precision, being methodical with strong analytical skills, and a commitment to seeing tasks through to completion.
• A pro-active and practical approach to problem-solving coupled with excellent time management, demonstrating the ability to effectively work alone using your initiative; and as part of a wider team Comfortable with tight deadlines, and the flexibility to work varying shifts

Skills (Desirable):

• Experience of working in a dairy or similar food production sector;
• Knowledge of HACCP, food production procedures and/or COSHH

If this job sounds like something you are interested in and would like to be considered for the role, Press apply now