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Production Operative

Job Title / Position: Production Operative
Job Ref no: PET-IBPOR3

Position Type: Temporary On Going

Branch Location: Recruitment agency in Peterborough

Work Location: Bretton, Peterborough

Salary:
Base rates from £12.81 per hour to £14.25 per hour

Shifts / Hours: 06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00 / 22:00-06:00 3 shift rotating weekly

Job Description:

Join Our Team as a Production Operative!

Quest Employment is excited to announce the recruitment of Production Operative roles at a leading manufacturer of sweet and cereal-based products. If you’re flexible, reliable, and ready, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

As a Production Operative, you will have a variety of tasks, including:

  • Mixing and preparing products following standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Lifting ingredients (up to 25kg) and packing products into containers (5kg-20kg)
  • Applying labels correctly and conducting CCP checks
  • Maintaining cleanliness in your work area, including cleaning product lines between changes
  • Using internal software (SAP) to manage production processes
  • Ensuring adherence to health and safety standards and food safety protocols
  • Meeting daily productivity targets and reporting any production issues
  • Conducting material checks as per company SOPs

Working Environment:

  • The site operates 24/7, with shifts available:
  • 3 Shift Rotating: 06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00 / 22:00-06:00
  • Expect occasional weekend work.
  • Environment: Hot during summer, machine noise, vibrations (PPE provided), and potentially dusty.

Salary Details:

Probation Period (12 weeks):

  • Base Rate: £11.44/hour
  • Shift Allowance for 3 Shift Rotating: £1.37/hour (Total: £12.81/hour)
  • Overtime (Tx½ over 40 hours): £17.16/hour

Post-Probation Period:

  • Base Rate: £12.72/hour
  • Shift Allowance for 3 Shift Rotating: £1.53/hour (Total: £14.25/hour)
  • Overtime (Tx½ over 40 hours): £19.08/hour

Required Skills:

  • Ability to stand or walk for extended periods (8-12 hour shifts)
  • Lifting, bending, and reaching, with manual dexterity in both hands and wrists
  • Computer literacy for operating scanners and completing simple PC tasks
  • Excellent time management and attention to detail
  • Team player with the ability to work independently
  • Previous production experience is preferred but not essential

Benefits:

  • Club Quest Membership: Access to a suite of health and financial wellbeing benefits
  • Career Growth: Excellent progression opportunities within the company
  • Flexible Working: Rotas designed to accommodate your lifestyle
  • PPE Provided: All necessary personal protective equipment at no cost
  • Free Parking: Easy access to the site
  • Weekly Pay: Get paid every Friday
  • Potential for Permanent Roles: Opportunities for temporary to permanent positions
  • Friendly Work Environment: Join a supportive team
  • Training Opportunities: PPT and Reach Truck training available after probation
  • Generous Holiday: Up to 33 days off (including bank holidays, shift dependent)
  • Paid Breaks

If you are interested in the Production Operative role, please click apply now!

Quest Employment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for temporary recruitment.

Date Advertised: 25 September 2024
Date Closes: 31 October 2024

Please contact Nik, Anna, Miranda or Reka - 01733 555405

Apply now