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Quest Employment

Production Operative

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

Position Type: Temporary On Going

Branch Location: Recruitment agency in Peterborough

Work Location: Chatteris

Salary:
£11.44 per hour for the first 48 hours weekly.
Overtime (over 48 hours weekly): £14.30 per hour (1.25x rate)

Shifts / Hours: Monday – Saturday, Day shifts from 7:00 am to finish (up to 10 hours)

Job Description:

About the Role:
Quest Employment is looking for dedicated and reliable Production Operatives to join our client’s team on a temporary, ongoing basis in the Chatteris area. Our client, a well-established grower and distributor of vegetable products, offers a welcoming work environment and fantastic growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Production Operative, you’ll play a vital role in supporting operations across various tasks, including:

  • Trimming, packing, checking, and labelling vegetable products.
  • Maintaining cleanliness and upkeep of your work area.
  • Following Health & Safety procedures diligently.
  • Meeting daily productivity targets.

Flexibility is essential as duties may vary and include loading, sorting, grading, intake, boxing, and palletising.

Shift Details:

  • Day shift: 7:00 am to finish (up to 10 hours).
  • Flexibility required to meet operational demands.

Pay Rates:
Before 12-week probation:

  • £11.44 per hour for the first 48 hours weekly.
  • Overtime (over 48 hours weekly): £14.30 per hour (1.25x rate).

After 12-week probation:

  • £11.44 per hour for the first 42.5 hours weekly.
  • Overtime (over 42.5 hours weekly): £14.30 per hour (1.25x rate).

What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking individuals with:

  • A reliable, flexible approach and immediate availability.
  • Physical fitness for tasks such as standing, lifting (up to 15kg), bending, reaching, and manual dexterity.
  • Teamwork and attention to detail.
  • Previous production experience (preferred but not essential).
  • Own transport or a reliable way to travel to the site (preferred but not required).

Benefits:

  • Weekly pay (every Friday).
  • Temporary-to-permanent opportunities.
  • Paid breaks after probation.
  • Full PPE provided.
  • Free parking.
  • Access to Club Quest for health and financial wellbeing support.
  • Friendly and inclusive working environment.

How to Apply:
If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role as a Production Operative, click Apply now!

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

Date Advertised: 17 December 2024
Date Closes: 31 December 2024

Please Contact: Nik, Anna, Miranda or Reka - 01733 555405

Apply now