Finished Goods Operator

Company description:

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.
At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and potential colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

Job description:

4 month Fixed Term Contract to start mid-June 

We offer a great package that includes:? 

NLW + shift premiums 

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, working either earlies, lates or nights 

5 weeks annual plus Bank Holidays pro-rata 

Subsidised Canteen? 

Subsidised Staff Shop 

Closing Date 31st March 2024 

Ambrosia, here in Lifton, Devon, is a thriving, friendly and very welcoming environment to work and?we’re?currently looking to welcome a new Production Lead Operator in our modern, highly automated and technologically advanced site.??? 

We have exciting times ahead this year as we are installing a new plant and growth with the factory. This means we have 21 temporary vacancies, on 4-month Fixed Term Contracts. The hours of work are Monday to Friday, with 3 static shifts available: 6am – 2pm, 2pm-10pm or 10pm – 6am. We will be offering a competitive rate of pay of NLW + shift premiums.  

The role primarily consists of manually handling packages of finished goods from the end of the production line, and hand stacking them onto pallets. This is physical work. There will also be a need to operate machinery such as Powered Pallet Trucks, but don’t worry, full training will be provided! 

You should apply if you:??  

• Are looking for short term employment with a great rate of pay – the duration of work would also suit school leavers in readiness for university or college starts in September 

• Enjoy working within a great team and organisation! 

• Are looking to be rewarded well and recognised for your contribution?? 

• Like getting the job done!?? 

We’re looking for people that can:??? 

• Contribute to the successful running of the production operation, helping us meet and beat our daily plans; 

• Take prompt action to prevent accidents and near misses and have an awareness of health and safety; 

• Ensure documentation is completed accurately and correctly; and 

• Seek ways to continually improve activities to improve safety and increase cost efficiencies.  

The right people will…??? 

• Have a strong awareness of Health and Safety; 

• Have a proactive approach towards work and be able to work independently with minimum supervision; 

• Have good communication skills and be a team player;  

• Be physically able to undertake the work; and 

• Be prepared to work shifts. 

Our Offer:? 

• Competitive Pay? 

• Great working conditions and breaks 

• Contributory Company pension scheme with Life Assurance? 

• Five weeks holiday + bank holidays?(pro-rata) 

• A range of staff benefits including an employee discount scheme, staff shop and onsite subsidised canteen? 

You will be eligible to be considered for a permanent role if appointed to a temporary vacancy and are successful.